playwriting

[ pley-rahy-ting ]

/ ˈpleɪˌraɪ tɪŋ /

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noun

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

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QUIZ YOURSELF ON "WAS" VS. "WERE"!

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Origin of playwriting

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
The satire embodied in the dialogue between Puff and his friends reflects upon all old-fashioned playwriting of the "tragic" sort.
A Book of Burlesque|Willam Davenport Adams
Playwriting appears to present more difficulties than I thought.
Mr. Punch at the Play|Various
When we left it before the Commonwealth the great English literary school of playwriting—the romantic drama—was already dead.
English Literature: Modern|G. H. Mair

"Young Medardus" is Schnitzler's most ambitious attempt at historical playwriting.
The Lonely Way--Intermezzo--Countess Mizzie|Arthur Schnitzler
In accordance with his theories in regard to historical playwriting Strindberg has dealt very freely with dates and facts.
Plays by August Strindberg, Fourth Series|August Strindberg