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Simon Stephens talks about what inspired him to become a writer, his process when writing and offers advise to anyone interested in playwriting.
There are many ways to develop characters for a play. They can be complete inventions, or taken from real life: inspired by a family member, or ripped from the headlines. Some leading playwrights discuss how they like to develop characters, and how they incorporate them into the fabric of their plays.
Playwriting
Simon Stephens talks about what inspired him to become a writer, his process when writing and offers advise to anyone interested in playwriting.
