Peter Salzano - Tips On How to Write Your First 10 Minute Play

If you are new to playwriting, the10-minute play is the only way you can show your talent and writing skills says a renowned playwright and a blogger Peter Salzano.

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Following are some tips to help you write your first play short and error-free:
 

1. Specify your motive

Before writing ask yourself the basic question about what you want to prove with this play story? Make sure you have the answer to this question. If not rethink about what you want to write.

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2. Get right onto it

Don’t waste time introducing the characters and their world, let the audience and the readers follow along and process so that they can figure out as the story develops.

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3.Use verbs

The actions are essential for any good play. Peter Salzano states it is important to have verbs and dialogues in the play.

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4. Get rid of the unnecessary things in the script

Be careful that your script comprises of the useful content that revolves around what you want to convey in those 10 minutes.

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 5. Don’t write a long play

You might have plans and ideas that won’t fit in the time allotted, therefore try and put your big ideas in those 10 minutes.

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For people new to the theater can use the above tips given by Peter J Salzano to write an effective 10 minutes play.