The Playwright's Survival Guide: Keeping the Drama in Your Work and Out of Your Life

ISBN-10: 0325001650
ISBN-13: 9780325001654
Category: Playwriting
Pages: 134
Language: English
Published: 1999
Publisher: Heinemann Drama
Author: Gary Garrison

Description

The Playwright's Survival Guide is written for both aspiring and established writers looking for an emotional, spiritual, or just plain practical connection back to what's important - the writing. It's a "how-to-be" book - with thoughts, stories of inspiration, a few tricks of the trade, a few outlets for venting frustrations, and a reassuring voice that speaks to all the doubts with an "I know. I've been there. This is what you do . . ." Gary Garrison demystifies the playwriting process, speaking honestly, poignantly, and with humor about the lessons he's learned along the way. He explores the issues playwrights face every day, including: inspiration criticism self-doubt relationships with teachers and mentors the art of self-promotion writer's block staying healthy in the art after your fingers are off the keyboard.

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