write a play

Progress on my play has been slow….very slow. So to speed things up a bit I am thinking of entering the Script Frenzy contest.

Entered the contest. Should have made myself more familar with the site before hand.

Research

“The only way to discover your strengths is through feedback analysis. Whenever you make a key decision or take a key action, write down what you expect will happen. Nine or twelve months later compare the actual results to your expectations.”

Peter Drucker

My expectations for writing a play

1) It will be performed
2) I will receive recognition for my writing
3) My understanding of my own life experience will enhanced
4) I will learn new techniques for writing longer pieces

For sometime I have wanted to write a play. Don’t ask me why. Although my skills as an author are improving they have never expanded past the point of autobiography or journalism. On Saturday I finally took the big plunge and started. My play is not expected to be a commercial success. What labor of love ever is?

The reason for this post is because I am looking for help. At this stage it would be useful to hear from anyone here has ever written a play before and is willing to share what the experience was like.

Also any posts of encouragement and or scolding me not to shrink from the challenge would be welcome.