playwriting

[ pley-rahy-ting ]

/ ˈpleɪˌraɪ tɪŋ /

the art or technique of writing theatrical plays; the work or profession of a playwright.

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First recorded in 1895–1900; play + writing

Jordan is at the forefront of a growing movement aimed at closing the gender gap in playwriting.
At Fringe Fest, Women Will Rule|Shannon Donnelly|August 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
If a playwriting husband cant fit his own wife, then his capabilities must surely be limited.
Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905|Various
Often the hardest work in playwriting has to be done after the play has been produced.
The Footlights Fore and Aft|Channing Pollock
His temperament in playwriting was as variable as Spring weather—it was extravagant in its responsiveness to the momentary mood.
Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: The Moth and the Flame|Clyde Fitch

You can learn journalism outside a newspaper, playwriting by theory, French without a master.
The Idler Magazine, Volume III., July 1893|Various
James Stephens and Jane Barlow have also tried their hands at playwriting, with but moderate success.
The Glories of Ireland|Edited by Joseph Dunn and P.J. Lennox