Playwriting Real-life

Playwriting Real-life is the podcast from London Playwrights! In this episode, we speak to Harry Cowper, whose latest play, Monumentum is on at the Bread & Roses Theatre this month.  Harry shares his writing process and talks about how he got the play from page to stage! This episode also features Unsung,  a monologue written and read by Judit Hollos.  Get your tickets for Monumentum here: htt...

In this episode, Kimberley interviews Errol McGlashan about his show, Something to Take Off the Edge, which is currently being performed across the Camden Fringe and was also selected as part of the RSC's 37 Plays. Something to Take Off the Edge is a tragicomedy about cellmates Ezra and Terry flirting with heroin, chocolate Hobnobs and Shakespeare while serving long term prison sentences back...

We have our first podcast guest! In this episode, Kimberley talks to playwright Max Wilkinson about his new play, UNION, which is on at the Arcola this summer.  Find out more about the play on the Arcola's website.  Find out more about our next Playwriting Lab with Max Wilkinson which starts in September over on www.londonplaywrightsblog.com

In the aftermath of Covid and the current cost of living crisis, it's a difficult time for theatre - and everyone else. Is it worth writing plays when there are fewer opportunities around for new writers to get their work seen, let alone earn a living from it?  Head to www.londonplaywrightsblog.com to find out how you can support new writing!

You don't have to have lots of free time to improve your dialogue writing skills! In this episode, we share some tips and tricks which you can incorporate into your normal day or use when you are short on time. 

How do you learn to pitch confidently? Good pitching skills can help you to sell your work and even help you to write your play and develop your ideas! Kimberley shares her tips for making pitching become a second nature...

Need to redraft but not sure where to start? This one is for you! Kimberley Andrews shares her tips for rewriting and editing your play.  Find out more about redrafting at londonplaywrightsblog.com

Our weekly summary of #WrAP2023, thr January playwriting challenge from London Playwrights!

#WrAP2023 is our January playwriting challenge where writers receive prompts straight to their inbox to help them write a play in just a month! Here's your summary of week 3!

#WrAP2023 is our January playwriting challenge where writers receive prompts straight to their inbox to help them to write a play in just a month! Here's your summary of Week 2!

Throughout January, we'll be summarising #WrAP2023 in a weekly podcast! #WrAP2023 is our January playwriting challenge where you can write a play in just a month, find out more on londonplaywrightsblog.com In this episode, Kimberley Andrews discusses the week of writing prompts and how to get the most out of #WrAP2023!

Day-jobs, whether a stop-gap, a demanding career, or parenting, are a reality for the vast majority of emerging playwrights. But how can we stop day-jobs from eating up our inspiration and killing our creativity? In this episode, we share our tips for staying motivated when you have to use your energy for something else!

Self-producing is empowering and rewarding - but it's also a challenge! Here are some things to think about beforehand to make sure you're prepped and ready to go!

You've finished your play! But have you really? Is it the best it can be? And what should you do next with it? In this episode Kimberley discusses how you can tell if a script is finished and what research you need to do before you take the next steps. 

Half way through a first draft but feeling like you can't get to the end? In this episode, Kimberley Andrews shares some tips on pushing through and getting that play finished when you're feeling a bit stuck. 

Are playwriting  competition entry fees unfair? Is it ever worth parting with your cash to submit your work? And if you decide to pay an entry fee, what should you consider first? 

Do you ever feel lack confidence in your work as a writer or suffer from imposter syndrome? Don't we all?! In this episode, Kimberley Andrews shares her experiences and offers some techniques to help you boost your playwriting confidence and stay motivated and inspired!

Rejection is rubbish isn't it? But if you're applying for playwriting opportunities or submitting your work to theatres, it's an unfortunate part of a writer's life. So how do you stop rejection from eating away at your confidence? And can you find a way to reduce the number of rejections you are getting in the first place? 1

It's hard to find time to write when you're busy isn't it? Whether you've got a demanding job, you're studying, or have kids, writing can get pushed to the bottom of those everlasting to-do lists.  In this episode, we'll share some tips on boosting your productivity, squeezing in extra writing time, and making sure your writing sessions are super focused and distracti...