Being a Playwright : Nick Hern Books : 9781848426917 : 1848426917 : 09 Oct 2018 : Writing a good play is only a small part of making it as a successful playwright; understanding the business side of building a career is just as crucial. Yet most advice for budding writers focuses only on the craft of playwriting, ignoring the practicalities of the industry ? which makes it harder for those without connections or know-how to get their work on stage. Being a Playwright sets out, transparently and honestly, all the factors besides writing that playwrights need to know about to succeed. It includes advice on: How to get a script noticedWhich programming and commissioning opportunities to pursueHow to approach agents, companies and collaboratorsDrawing on Papatango's decade-long experience of discovering and launching successful new writers ? who have gone on to win prizes such as BAFTA, OffWestEnd, Royal National Theatre Foundation and Alfred Fagon Awards ? this straightforward and acces