 Drama: January 22, 2025 Issue [#12949] |
This week: On Writing Creative Drama Edited by: Quilli ☕  
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The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.
~ J.F. Kennedy
Insight into character comes from listening intently to the spoken word. The physical person, their charisma, charm and dramatic flair is more often used to persuade audiences, as they use these stealth tools of disguise and deception.Share this Quote
~ Maximillian Degenerez
Writers are always writing about infidelity. It's so dramatic. The wickedness of it, the secrecy, the complications, the finding that you thought you were one person but you're also this other person. The innocent life and the guilty life. My God, it's just full of stuff for a writer. I doubt it will ever go out of fashion.Share this Quote
~ Alice Munro |
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Writing creative drama can be a very rewarding experience! Here’s a breakdown of key aspects to consider:
1. Core Concepts
 Storytelling: At its heart, drama is storytelling. You’re crafting a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.
Plot: The sequence of events that drives the story forward.
Conflict: The central struggle that your characters will face. This could be internal (emotional) or external (against another character or force).
Theme: The underlying message or meaning you want to convey (e.g., love, loss, social injustice).
 Character Development
Creating believable characters: Each character deserves a distinct personality, motive, and backstory.
Character Arcs: Think about how your characters change and grow throughout the piece.
Dialogue:
Purposeful dialogue: Every line should serve a purpose, whether it’s moving the plot forward, revealing character, or building tension.
Realistic dialogue: Make it sound natural and authentic to the characters and their situations.
2. Creative Techniques
Brainstorming: Start with a simple idea (a character, a setting, a conflict) and let your imagination run wild. Mind mapping can be helpful.
Improvisation: Experiment with improvised scenes to explore character relationships and develop plot ideas.
Character sketches: Create detailed profiles for each character, including their physical appearance, personality traits, motivations, and relationships.
Developing scenes: Break your story into individual scenes and focus on writing strong opening and closing lines.
3. Where to Find Inspiration
Real-life experiences: Draw inspiration from your own life, the lives of others, current events, and social issues.
Literature: Read plays, novels, and short stories. Pay attention to how other writers craft compelling narratives and characters.
Film and television: Watch movies and TV shows for inspiration about storytelling techniques, character development, and dialogue.
Music: Use music to evoke mood and atmosphere.
4. Tips for Writing
Start small: Begin with a brief scene.
Get Feedback: Share your work with others and ask for constructive criticism. #reviews
Revise and Edit: Don’t be afraid to revise and refine your work until you’re satisfied with it.
Have fun! Writing a drama should be an enjoyable process. Let your creativity flow and don’t be afraid to experiment.
I hope this gives you a good starting point for your creative drama writing journey! |
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 Comment(s) received from my previous Drama Newsletter, "Holiday Drama" :
Allan Charles  wrote:
Great newsletter with lots of helpful tactics.
Also. Ahhhh. My story is in this newsletter before I’ve done editing.  Now you’ve motivated me to get the editing done finally. Thanks! |
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