How do I find either a playwright or someone to help me become a playwright?

Question by grebned: How do I find either a playwright or someone to help me become a playwright?
I have an interesting idea that I think would make a good stage play, and maybe even later a movie. But, I’m not an accomplished writer and need someone to either collaborate, ghost write it or guide me in its composition.

Best answer:

Answer by davidjglover
Helps if you have something written down that you can show a potential collaborator.
Another good way to do this is to use a devised (in America they call it an Ensamble) process where you experiment with small pieces of your play at a time with a cast and see what works and what doesn’t then refine it.
You don’t have to be an accomplished writer – how will you ever become an accomplished writter if you don’t write.
Don’t be lazy, join a local amature dramatics group and find people to collabotate with.

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