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If Writing Musicals Was A Person...

Man VS Man doesn't work on the stage. You have to build a Villain character that embodies the dramatization of your opposition.

Writing Comedy In A Musical

I thought I wasn't good at writing comedy, until I realized I had made an early decision that affected me.

A Quick & Easy Way To Start Your Script

Sometimes, a mechanical approach to writing a story can help get you started!

Dialogue for a Play VS Dialogue for a Musical

How you write dialogue for a stage play is different than dialogue you would write for a musical.

Donuts For Dinner

I've never been interested in writing a show that doesn't have a message, but how do you do that without preaching?

Breaking Through Expectations

When you get stuck in your writing, step back and look at your expectations.

Is a "Friends" Reading of Your Script Useful?

Determine which type of read-through you need for the type of feedback you require!

Should Your Villain Sing?

Should a villain have a solo song in your musical? If they do, how does it affect their power against the protagonist?

Nuts & Bolts of Main Character Analysis

Writing your main character sometimes takes more than a worksheet of traits. This tool visualizes your character's arc!

Strike Up The... Frustration?

Ever get to the point of being so frustrated with your current writing project that you can't put it away? Try these few methods!