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Episode Synopsis
Oops! I’m Drafting Again. In the background I’ve been reworking some aspects of the play I finished last year, so this podcast is on diving back into writing projects after an extended amount of time away.I speak about: - Reading your own work at the same time of day you prefer to write in, as your mood and your energy levels can affect how you perceive the text.- Using a creative process journal or project workbook.- Listing out the events of your play (i.e. things that significantly alter the dramatic action or the trajectory of a character)- Using index cards to physicalise the structure.- Dramaturgy, feedback and implementing notes.- Prioritising rewrites by asking, ‘Which changes will impact the story the most?’ Start there, rather than going for quick wins.- The magic of asking, ‘Do I have everything I need to take the next step?’ Then keeping it simple and taking one step at a time.Thank you for listening. You can learn more about my work on my website http://www.emilysheehan.info or say hi and ask me a question via @emilysheehan__ on Instagram.
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