Category Archives: Advice

Fictionalising Fact: developing a play based on real stories

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

First blog in a series by Sam Hall, about the process of developing a play. Continue reading →

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Getting your play published

Posted on May 3, 2015 by

We interview playwrights at all stages of their careers at 17Percent. A playwright whose first full-length play is being produced soon on a small tour asked ‘how do we go about publishing our plays?’ She is thinking about publishing it … Continue reading →

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Memory Monday

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

Listen again to our launch debate. What can we do to get more work on by women? Continue reading →

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Karis Halsall interview

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

Interview with Karis Halsall, performance poet, playwright and Literary Associate at Theatre503. Continue reading →

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Writing tip #1 – Creating a character

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

A tip on creating character. Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on monologues…

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

I have been meaning to write an article about monologues for some time now, as they are by far the most popular kind of short play that we receive for She Writes, and we put on a fair few, though … Continue reading →

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17Percent Theatre Careers Guide: Scenic artist

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

17Percent Theatre careers guide – scenic artist. Continue reading →

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A new video series: 17Percent’s guides to careers in the theatre

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

New video series. First up – Fiona Watt talks about working as a theatre designer/scenographer. Continue reading →

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This month’s Focus is on formatting

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Info on formatting a stage play. Continue reading →

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Interview with Dr Suzanne Doyle-Morris

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Interview with Suzanne Doyle-Morris, Focus June. Continue reading →

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