{"product_id":"so-you-want-to-be-a-playwright-ebook","title":"So You Want To Be A Playwright?","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear, practical and inspiring manual for anyone who wants to write plays — and get them produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaywright and former literary manager Tim Fountain guides you through every stage of the playwriting journey, from first idea to opening night.\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\u003eSo You Want To Be A Playwright?\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical, no‑nonsense guide to writing plays and getting them produced. Drawing on his experience as a playwright and former literary manager, \u003cstrong\u003eTim Fountain\u003c\/strong\u003e leads you through the many hurdles involved in bringing a script to life — from the first spark of an idea to the realities of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFountain breaks the process down into clear, manageable stages, offering tools, strategies and insider knowledge to help you develop your craft and navigate the industry.\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\u003eWhat kind of play you want to write\u003c\/strong\u003e — and how to find the story only you can tell\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere ideas come from\u003c\/strong\u003e — and how to turn them into dramatic action\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much exposition you really need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to find your characters’ voices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to do when you get stuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to send your play\u003c\/strong\u003e — including theatres, agents and publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also covers the production process: choosing directors, designers and actors, and navigating rehearsals, previews and press nights. Appendixes include vital websites and contact details for new‑writing theatres, agents and publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A marvellous and invaluable guide... full of wisdom and no‑nonsense practical advice on the tricky but thrilling business of making plays.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Willy Russell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A terrific book. Informative and easy to read.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— ReviewsGate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Excellent... very practically geared to those writing for the stage today.\"\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, practical guide\u003c\/strong\u003e to writing plays and getting them produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear, honest advice\u003c\/strong\u003e from an experienced playwright and literary manager.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools and strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e you can apply immediately to your own writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for emerging playwrights\u003c\/strong\u003e and anyone curious about the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nick Hern Books essential\u003c\/strong\u003e for writers at every level.\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\u003eTim Fountain\u003c\/strong\u003e is a playwright, performer and former literary manager with extensive experience supporting new writing. His work spans theatre, cabaret and performance, and he has mentored countless emerging playwrights through workshops, development programmes and dramaturgical support.\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 6 December 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781780010939\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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