by Bernard Rice | Jan 21, 2015 | Forum Archives, Thoughts and Tips
I have a conceit I've used on all my full-length plays. I add a page of text at the end that is my commentary on my play. This allows me to to share my vision of a moment or moments. Started by Bernard Rice on 2015-01-21 at 09:54 I have a conceit I've used on all my...
by Bernard Rice | Dec 27, 2014 | Forum Archives, Thoughts and Tips
When writing, I've wrestled with how to focus on some things (like a character) and not others. Recently, I read a writing book that said: The focus will be sharp, not because it is narrow, but because it is specific. Started by Bernard Rice on 2014-12-27 at 08:30 A...
by Bernard Rice | Dec 9, 2014 | Forum Archives, Thoughts and Tips
When and how much should one use parentheticals when writing dialogue in a play? I've always heard that it's overreach to do so, but a mentor of mine has suggested I use more of them. Thoughts? Started by Bernard Rice on 2014-12-09 at 14:57 So... One of my mentors...
by Bernard Rice | Apr 16, 2014 | Ask the Author, Forum Archives
I’m working on a two-character full-length play and need help with the proposition. I get to wrestle with my nemesis: character scope creep. Started by Bernard Rice on 2014-04-16 at 11:22 I’m working on a two-character full-length play today. Here’s the proposition...
by Bernard Rice | Apr 15, 2014 | Ask the Author, Forum Archives
I feel the part of the Soul technique where I’m most vulnerable has to do with supporting characters. Thoughts? Started by Bernard Rice on 2014-04-15 at 23:13 I feel the part of the Soul technique where I’m most vulnerable has to do with supporting characters. I...