Book: the Art & Craft of Playwriting by Jeffrey Hatcher

Paperback, 2000, 216 pages. Bought new, still like new. Teeny crumple on the corner of the front cover, otherwise no marks, no tears, no dog-ears, no stains, no yellowing. This is one of those books that I originally checked out at the library but found myself taking so many notes I realized I had to buy a copy for myself. :) That was quite a while back, so now this copy can hopefully help someone new. There's a ton in here to learn about dramatic structure, some interviews, and every chapter has exercises to help you build skills. "Jeffrey Hatcher knows the nuts and bolts of writing for the theater. Here, he shares his views on it all—from building tension and plotting a scene, right down to moving a character from one side of the stage to the other. From crafting an intriguing beginning to delivering a satisfying ending. In Hatcher's one-on-one discussions with acclaimed American playwrights Lee Blessing, Marsha Norman and Jose Rivera, you'll find a wealth of practical advice, tricks of the trade and insight that will help you in your own creative efforts."