How to write a play

1. The Play's the Thing and Types of Plays
2. Different Theater Spaces
3. Story Structure and Write to be Read
4. Story Development
5. What Does a Play Look Like? What Should My Play Look Like?
6. Manuscript Format Elements and Play Page Layout
7. Title Page Element
8. Cast Page Element
9. 'Musical' Numbers Page Element and Act/Scene Heading Element
10. Setting and At Rise Description Element
11. The Stage and Character Name Element
12. Dialogue Element
13. Lyrics and Stage Direction Element
14. Transition Element
15. Page Break Rules and Binding
16. Submitting Your Work
17. International Submission Formats and Conclusion