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Playwriting 101: Exposition
Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! One of the best signs of strong playwriting is the ability to weave in exposition gracefully. Today I'll share some of my favorite tricks to show you how! (And I'll also show you what BAD exposition looks like so you can avoid it.)
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Playwriting 101: Dialogue (Unique Voices & Typing Tips)
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! Today we're diving deep into dialogue and learning some tips and tricks to make your characters' voices shine.
Playwriting 101: Think Like an Actor
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! Today we'll look at our scripts through the lens of an actor in order to make our characters as strong and interesting as possible.
Playwriting 101: Creating Believable Backstory
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! How do you create interesting, memorable, complex characters? Let's find out together!
Playwriting 101: Formatting
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! There are a variety of ways to format your play, and today we'll be going over one specific style to make sure your script looks polished and professional!
Playwriting 101: Structure (Part 1 - Inciting Incident)
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! Today's lesson is Part 1 of a 4-Part series on Structure, and we'll be learning about the Inciting Incident.
Playwriting 101: Structure (Part 2 - Rising Action)
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! Today's lesson is Part 2 of a 4-Part series on Structure, and we'll be learning about the Rising Action.
Playwriting 101: Structure (Part 3 - Climax)
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! Today's lesson is Part 1 of a 4-Part series on Structure, and we'll be learning about the Climax.
Playwriting 101: Structure (Part 4 - Catharsis)
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! Today's lesson is Part 4 of a 4-Part series on Structure, and we'll be learning about the Catharsis.
Playwriting 101: This is not a movie
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Welcome to Playwriting 101 with Julia Fisher! Today we'll be talking about the differences between writing a play and writing a movie.

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  • @Eileen49654
    @Eileen49654 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Julia. Very helpful info. Could you tell us where we can get an example play from you that you wrote? Even if it's a 3 page play with only dialog so we can get a feel for an entire play. Or, where could we get a play to read and look at (besides Shakespeare) :) Thanks, p.s. I subscribed, need this so much!

  • @MrHlcg1962
    @MrHlcg1962 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Julia. I will keep in touch with you on the progress of my playwriting. You have given me more confidence and energy to go forward. Your amazing!

  • @zaiah9252
    @zaiah9252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m entering into a 10-minute play competition. Thanks! This helps out very much!

  • @J.B24
    @J.B24 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making this video. Did google update this b/c the the CTRL ] method for tabbing stage directions doesn't seem to be working.

  • @VicfromOregon
    @VicfromOregon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet! Thank you so much, Julia! Watching your tutorial, formatting is starting to make sense ;-)

  • @TheDailyCrumb
    @TheDailyCrumb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great videos

  • @JasonCeasar
    @JasonCeasar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredibly helpful video! I have been so used to writing in the Screenplay format using premade programs and was nervous to switch over/do the formatting by myself but you make it so seamless! Keep up the great work!

  • @davidnevils4676
    @davidnevils4676 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What format do you use for writing?

  • @dogstick12
    @dogstick12 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I focus on keeping my characters acting, acting, acting...

  • @respiess
    @respiess 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm using a macbook air 2023 and when using either the control ] or the command ] it doesn't stop the text from returning to the left indent? Not sure why this function isn't working?

  • @hhha3010
    @hhha3010 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! In theater I had a one act assignment and I couldn’t find the instructions and forgot how to format it because it’s a lot to remember and this video was so easy to follow and helpful! ♥️

  • @frostproductions
    @frostproductions 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    then at 3:33 my docs doesn't have that little menu showing the numbers is there a way to make it display that?

  • @christeenfrancis7303
    @christeenfrancis7303 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i learned a lot. thanks!

  • @AlessandroCecconi
    @AlessandroCecconi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi, sorry I'm unfamiliar with this playwriting formatting cause in Italy we just have "write it however you like" LOL but I want to try to use this formatting anyway, and I see a lot of play scripts have the characters listed if not on the cover page on the page right after that, how does that work? Cause I think it's also useful for the actors to see the characters all listed on the front page (as an actor myself I find this extremely useful lol), any help?

  • @heartsalive3157
    @heartsalive3157 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I liked Pericles.

  • @bushybrow06
    @bushybrow06 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a good source for a play for one character?

  • @odrypelaez9035
    @odrypelaez9035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Is that possible to write two stages directions in a dialogue? Is it correct?

  • @d.g.990
    @d.g.990 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, your formatting tips are different from what Yale and the Dramatists Guild recommend. Also, where is your Dramatis Personae?

  • @chrissystewart6268
    @chrissystewart6268 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Julia my name's Chrissy I'm an Baltimore Native 🇺🇸 when I was in the 7th I saw a Shakespeare play in my Hometown Baltimore MD @ Centerstage for the 1st time back in March 2005 it was Two Gentlemen Of Verona . I started to fall in love with 🎭 ever since. I do want to be a Playwright🎭 I do want to see plays more write my own plays 🎭 travel the 🌎 get to know all nationalities. Ready to learn how to write plays, creating characters & more 😉 😉 👊🏾

  • @NitinSingh-bp1nq
    @NitinSingh-bp1nq ปีที่แล้ว

    Its rules are almost like screenwriting

  • @zeebrook
    @zeebrook ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. It would have been nice to have seen a sample of the script so that we know how to put what you have said on paper. Having said that, some great tips.

  • @jayceejm
    @jayceejm ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Julia thanks for the info. A reminder to share the link to the blog you were going to recommend.

  • @jayceejm
    @jayceejm ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent info right here and it took me too long to find it. Glad I did. Now lemme go check out all the rest you have. Cheers and thank you!!

  • @Zaflon
    @Zaflon ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou So Much! X x x x x

  • @ana._.claraz
    @ana._.claraz ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a wonderful video! Also, your voice kinda reminds me of Jenna Fischer -- it's even better because you [almost] share a last name

  • @andrewcampbell1129
    @andrewcampbell1129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much appreciated!! Thanks mucho

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't help but wonder- how many young people will receive inspiration for future success, from this amazingly, humble, seasoned instructor! ( ***** star rating)

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always informative. Such meaty material! So encouraging, Julia. I feel so smart after watching one of your videos. Why is that?

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why aren't the views for Julia's videos skyrocketing? That's what I want to know. This is amazing material, so professionally presented! Kudos!!!!!!!!!!

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how short and compact your posts are. Great work, Julia.

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so kind, Julia! This is helping me out, more than you know. You're a Godsend!

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    I especially love the review. You must have a teaching background. Additionally, your lovely enthusiam is a confident builder. Thanks.

  • @marydonald3453
    @marydonald3453 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are awesome. I love you and your posts! How did you get soooo smart!

  • @JAWS171
    @JAWS171 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so so helpful, thank you!

  • @anetriacole6010
    @anetriacole6010 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @MAFion
    @MAFion ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, but I quibble with the use of Maggie to info dump for twenty minutes in the first act. It helps that Maggie the Cat does this monologue in a slip while Brick is drinking and scowling the whole time. Am I wrong for thinking this? At least there was dramatic tension while it happened and we get to see an unhappy marriage. But Streetcar had more subtlety.

  • @AfroHairScience
    @AfroHairScience ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding

  • @prometheus200
    @prometheus200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make more theater videos.

  • @prometheus200
    @prometheus200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant

  • @ParanormalShortStory
    @ParanormalShortStory ปีที่แล้ว

    After you have written a stage direction, using the bracket method, how do you get back to the left alignment for new dialogue? Thank you for this!

    • @JuliaMakesTheatre
      @JuliaMakesTheatre ปีที่แล้ว

      You can just use the command or control button, then the right bracket! That will do the opposite of the left bracket, and take you back in the other direction. :)

  • @darlawarrior
    @darlawarrior 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Juliamakestheatre. Hello. Great video. Do you have a video that teaches how to format the script so the characters' name will follow his/her dialog to the next page rather than hanging out by itself on the previous page? Sorry, if this is confusing. I wasn't sure how to describe the whole thing.

    • @JuliaMakesTheatre
      @JuliaMakesTheatre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Darla! I know exactly what you're talking about. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a way to format that in Word or Google Docs - the only way I know how to do that is by using an actual script formatting program (or by doing it yourself after your final final draft, which is not fun and I do not recommend lol). If you google "script formatting programs" you should be able to find lots of lists of programs, and some are free or have free trials. :)

  • @colinbrzezicki2225
    @colinbrzezicki2225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a fiction writer new to play-writing I'm impressed by and grateful for your clear, flexible and encompassing approach. Thank you.

  • @jeremyhennessee6604
    @jeremyhennessee6604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound advice.

  • @borne1
    @borne1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you share your knowledge. Also, I was hoping to go to the writers blog you mention.

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    @excursioncomics8841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @atis9061
    @atis9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Julia, do you do script consultations?

  • @atis9061
    @atis9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good tips, thanks! Julia, do you do script consultations?

  • @atis9061
    @atis9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to believe that my audience is smart and imaginative enough to fill in the empty parts. I love mystery and I love a distance between the audience and the backstory , plus there’s not enough time in a play to that! This ain’t a novel you’re writing!

    • @jayceejm
      @jayceejm ปีที่แล้ว

      Then you surely don't know much about playwriting then, do you?

  • @amanialied7163
    @amanialied7163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for all the videos.

  • @sarthaksood2819
    @sarthaksood2819 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rules to abide by - 1. 2-3 characters, or make sure the audience is getting enough time to get to know the characters, or the empathy is good enough. 2. Please dont have a narrator..or atleast try. 3. make sure that the setting changes are not quick or jarring..only when necessary 4. time lapses should be reasonable.