Play-Making: A Manual of Craftsmanship

"Play-Making: A Manual of Craftsmanship" by William Archer is a handbook designed to assist playwrights in honing their skills, published in the early 1900s. It explores the craft of writing plays, considering elements such as themes, character development, and the complexities of dramatic structure. The preface underscores the unique and realistic ideas, while still recognizing common sense needs to be employed. The text maps out the manual's structure, detailing the organized exploration into essential components of playwriting, all designed to steer budding dramatists through the anticipated difficulties of the creative journey.