- Is this book good for a complete beginner?
- Yes. It assumes no prior playwriting experience and starts with basic questions about character, conflict, and structure. The exercises are designed to be done alongside a first draft.
- Does it cover screenwriting too?
- No. It is specifically about writing for the stage, with attention to live performance, dialogue, and limited staging. Screenwriters can use the structure advice but will need other sources for film.
- Is it dated?
- The book was published in 2000, so its examples and references come from earlier theater. The craft principles still apply, but readers wanting contemporary examples should supplement it.
- Does it include exercises?
- Yes. Each chapter ends with writing exercises that build toward a full draft. Readers say the prompts are one of the book's strongest features.
- Is it useful for a playwriting class?
- It works well as a course text because the chapters are short and sequential. Teachers may want to add newer plays as examples.
- Where is the The Art and Craft of Playwriting Paperback cheapest?
- At alibris, for $1.64, 88% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the The Art and Craft of Playwriting Paperback?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target.