playwriting

American  

[pley-rahy-ting] / ˈpleɪˌraɪ tɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of playwriting

First recorded in 1895–1900; play + writing

Example Sentences

But neither was he drawn to the issue-laden work of his more politically minded postwar British playwriting peers, that new breed of dramatist unleashed by John Osborne’s “Look Back in Anger.”

From Los Angeles Times

There will also be a premiere for the winner of this year's Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, Shooters by Tolu Okanlawon, about real-life African-American photojournalist Gordon Parks; plus a production of Tony-winning musical Fun Home; and revivals of Noel Coward's Private Lives and Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music.

From BBC

Victor, grew up in San Francisco and studied playwriting and acting at Northwestern University, moving to New York City after graduation with ambitions to work as a staffer on a late-night talk show.

From Los Angeles Times

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” which received the Pulitzer Prize for drama this year, was chosen as best play in a season showcasing a refreshingly wide range of ambitious playwriting.

From Los Angeles Times

But in one of the strongest playwriting categories in years, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Purpose’ deserves to win.

From Los Angeles Times