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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-.
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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.