Journal Playwriting:
Ex # 2 2-7-13
Step 1
Create a setting
• Place
•Time of day
•Past present or future
Step 2
Create character #1
•Describe this person in one sentence.
Step 3
Create character #2
•Describe this person in one sentence.
Step 4-
• One of the characters wants something. Describe what it is.
Step 5
• Write 6 exchanges of dialogue between character 1 and 2.
Step 6
• Have one of your characters report a new piece of information unknown to the other character.
Step 7
• Insert a stage direction. Something has to happen or an action needs to occur. Ex: Phone rings
Step 8-
• Write 2 exchanges of dialogue continuing the scene.
Step 9
• End the scene: Lights out. Fade to black. Black out.