Clark, Leroy,  1942- <br/><br/>
Writing for the stage :  a practical playwriting guide / 
Leroy Clark. 
 - Boston, MA :  Pearson / Allyn and Bacon,  c2006. 
 - xii, 292 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-283) and index. 
<br/><br/>1. The essence of drama - 2. Getting an idea for a play - 3. Planning the first draft - 4. The professional format - 5. Rhythm - 6. Plot - 7.  Structure - 8. Physical characteristics - 9. Sociological characteristics - 10. Psychological characteristics - 11. Orchestrating the characters - 12. Dialogue - 13. Monologues - 14. Settings, costumes, and other technical matters - 15. Genre and style - 16. The Spine and premise - 17. Writing and rewriting - 18. Readings, contests, productions, and other opportunities -  Appendix A: Sample course syllabus - Appendix B: Outcomes and assessment. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0205412971 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Playwriting.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>808.2  / CLA