Tag Archives: Techniques for writing dramatic character

Individuality in the characters (for the play)

Copyright © 2023 Jerry Dunne Before reading this post, I suggest you read the following two posts so you are better acquainted with the perspective outlined below. Character is dramatic action and Sparking up character for the play. This post … Continue reading

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Sparking up character for the play

Copyright © 2023 Jerry Dunne This article has been adapted from one I wrote on sparking up character in the short story. As I believe the short story and the play have many points in common, it was not a … Continue reading

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From stereotype to rounded character with speed and ease

Copyright © 2023 Jerry Dunne Stereotypes are not real people, as real people are multi-dimensional. All the same, with only a few simple but poignant attributes, a stereotype offers an immediate, energetic and powerful impression. By using the stereotype as … Continue reading

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