{"product_id":"9781848426917","title":"Being a Playwright : A Career Guide for Writers by Chris Foxon","description":"The essential playwriting career guide, from the team behind acclaimed new writing theatre company Papatango.   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 noticed; Which programming and commissioning opportunities to pursue; How 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 accessible book discusses the opportunities and pitfalls of life as a playwright.   Whether you're an aspiring writer wondering how to break into the industry, or a working playwright looking to land bigger commissions, this is your insider road map to navigating the world of professional theatre.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308582351221,"sku":"9781848426917","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781848426917.jpg?v=1762808120","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781848426917","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}