{"product_id":"playwriting-structure-character-how-and-what-to-write-ebook","title":"Playwriting -  Structure, Character, How and What to Write","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA masterclass in the craft of playwriting — clear, inspiring and packed with practical tools from one of the most influential teachers of modern theatre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Jeffreys’s legendary workshops shaped a generation of playwrights. This book distils his teachings into an essential guide for writers at every level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaywriting\u003c\/strong\u003e is the definitive guide to the art and craft of writing plays, drawn from over two decades of Stephen Jeffreys’s acclaimed workshops. Writers from around the world sought out his masterclasses, and this book captures the clarity, wit and deep insight that made him one of the most respected teachers of dramatic writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeffreys reveals the invisible frameworks that underpin every successful play, breaking the craft down into its essential components and offering practical tools you can apply immediately to your own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you’ll explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deep dive into the fundamental elements of drama, helping you instinctively choose the most effective structure for your play\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e — how to create credible, compelling characters through story, breadth and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Write\u003c\/strong\u003e — techniques for dialogue, dynamic scenes, subtext and approaching your writing from fresh angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Write\u003c\/strong\u003e — strategies for finding material, exploring the ‘Nine Stories’, and evaluating your ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Maeve McKeown and featuring a Foreword by April De Angelis, this authoritative guide offers a rich array of tools for playwrights at every stage of their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Video Section --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch: Stephen Jeffreys on Playwriting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short introduction to Jeffreys’s approach to dramatic structure and craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cmxPcd_pOc0?si=UeSNLCaRYbNJWjeX\" title=\"Stephen Jeffreys – Playwriting Masterclass\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What Stephen Jeffreys doesn't know about playwriting isn't worth knowing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Stephen Daldry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stephen Jeffreys is as important a teacher as he is brilliant a writer… Without him, I wouldn't have been able to write the plays that I have written.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Simon Stephens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An incredibly useful writing helpmeet. As witty and humane as its author.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Emma Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What Stephen taught me has shaped my mind and I have shared this with countless writers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Kwame Kwei-Armah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stephen was a true mentor… I still draw upon much of what he taught me today.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Abi Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Like a bird in the air, Stephen was utterly in his element as a teacher. We sat spellbound.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Phyllida Lloyd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Would that all playwrights had his openness, his talent, his hard‑headedness, his experience, his enthusiasm, his audacity, his complexity…\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— John Malkovich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stephen 'saw' clearly and 'knew' profoundly; which is why we sought out the clarity of his words and learned deeply from his laughter.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Simon McBurney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are gems in here, there is guidance, there is the spirit of Stephen Jeffreys.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— April De Angelis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Press Quotes --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress Quotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the UK's most respected teachers of writing for stage and screen… plain speaking, common sense and accessibility.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— The Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A book to return to time and time again… to cherish and to gift to other lovers of plays.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— BritishTheatre.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A masterfully adept and complete guide… a love letter to theatre and the craft of writing for the stage.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Broadway World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A detailed, valuable resource for aspiring playwrights and a fascinating read for anyone who loves drama.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Word Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Breaks the art of writing a play into accessible, digestible components… immensely informative.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Ink Pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A gripping page‑turner… the perfect manual for anyone wishing to improve their playwriting skills.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— British Theatre Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA complete playwriting toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of the most respected teachers in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear, practical techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e you can apply immediately to your own writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspiring insights\u003c\/strong\u003e drawn from decades of workshops and masterclasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for playwrights, dramaturgs and theatre‑makers\u003c\/strong\u003e at any level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nick Hern Books essential\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone serious about writing for the stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Jeffreys\u003c\/strong\u003e (1950–2018) was an acclaimed playwright and one of the most influential teachers of dramatic writing in the UK. His workshops shaped the ideas and careers of countless playwrights, and his plays — including \u003cem\u003eThe Libertine\u003c\/em\u003e — have been performed around the world. His legacy continues through the writers he mentored and the craft he so passionately shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Hern Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 April 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788501620\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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