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You Should Write a Script: How Anyone Can Write for Performance

You Should Write a Script: How Anyone Can Write for Performance


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About the Book

Have you ever watched a movie or a play and wished you could see your imagination come alive like that? This is a book for aspiring playwrights, Hollywood hopefuls, and anyone with a story to tell. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a complete novice, James McDermott will demystify the secrets of crafting compelling dialogue, building unforgettable characters, and constructing scenes that leave audiences on the edge of their seats. From brainstorming ideas to polishing the final draft, you will find practical tips, inspiring anecdotes, and step-by-step guidance to see how you can make your stories come to life. James also shares insight into everything from securing an agent to self-promotion, freelancing to handling failure. Unleash your creativity, conquer the blank page, and join the ranks of storytellers who dared to dream. This is the go-to guide for everyone with a tale to tell.

About the Author :
James McDermott is a Norfolk based playwright, screenwriter, poet and teacher. Their plays have been produced across the UK and are published by Samuel French. James’s poetry collections include ‘Wild Life’ (Nine Arches Press), ‘Erased’ (Polari Press) and ‘Manatomy’ (long-listed for Polari’s First Book Prize 2021). James is now a tutor for Arvon and The National Theatre’s New Views Scriptwriting Programme. They are a visiting lecturer in scriptwriting at Norwich University of The Arts and a lecturer in creative writing at the University of East Anglia.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781912665471
  • Publisher: Story Machine
  • Publisher Imprint: Story Machine
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1912665476
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2026
  • Binding: Downloadable audio file
  • Sub Title: How Anyone Can Write for Performance


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