Author, script editor and comedy director Chris Head looks at the nuts and bolts behind writing a comedy-drama script.

Setting out a script in a good format makes it easier for an actor - and anyone else - to read. It matters that your script is laid out clearly and is easy to read. Tip 9 of our Tips for ...

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So, you have an idea for a play, but you're not sure how to get started with it? Lisa Daly, Co-Producer of Scripts: Ireland's Playwriting Festival, has a few tips for a budding playwright to think ...

This means writing in a casual, conversational tone – like you're telling a story to a friend, or even your pet iguana. Your goal is to tell your story in a voice that's true to how you talk.

The script uses authentic, concise conversations to reveal character depth, advance the plot, and even inject moments of dark humor, making every line count.