And just like that, the playwriting module of my creative writing programme is also over! We read two plays, played with props, explored dialogue, imagined the stage, examined the differences between writing scripts for stage and for screen ... And I'm exhilarated. As always, the generosity of the community of teachers and writers online is astounding. Some resources work for me; some don't, but each one I come across is useful.So, it's my turn. Here are a few activities I used successfully in class this time. Writing Natural Dialogue Writing dialogue that reads naturally is challenging. Even though I have been writing for so long, I sometimes find myself using long, winding sentences in dialogue and have to remind myself that we don't regularly use long sentences beginning with 'although' or 'despite'. And can you imagine using them when you're … [Read more...]