I just finished writing my very first play. I'm 19. Should I publish it this early? I mean at my age?

Question

Or should I save it until I'm in my late 20's and 30's then publish it?

Answer 1

You may want to consider entering it in a few playwriting competitions first. Many competitions offer a cash prize and performance of your script. That can often open some doors to publishers.

FInd yourself a recent copy of Writer's Market. Most major bookstores carry it, as do many libraries. They have large sections on both competitions and publishers.

Do register your copyright before you send it off to anyone. Go here for information: http://www.copyright.gov

Answer 2

No offense, but the fact that you are asking this sort of indicates you are not that familiar with theatre. So, the answer that you didn't ask is, Get more familiar with theatre!

The other answer is, Don't worry about publishing it at all.

The next step you need to take (besides writing another play) is to have readings of your play in a theatre group or a writers' group, so that you can hear how it sounds and get critiques and make it better.

You can send it to playwright festivals if you want, but most of those don't give you feedback, and you need feedback.

If you are in college, then there should be plenty of people around to help you move this play along and move you along to being a better and better writer.

If you are not in college, then you definitely need to be in a writer's group or a theatre group. Playwrighting is a craft and that is why they still spell it like "cartwright" and "wheelwright," etc. and other such crafts. Like most crafts, you get better the more you do it. But only if you listen to the right people; write for the pleasure of it and because you need to express yourself or you'll insane; and not worry about being famous or being published.

And, be persistent!

Answer 3

Your tale isn't a e book by potential of any potential. I wrote a short tale the day surpassed by this is on the point of 7000 words - 13 a million/2 pages on my pc (and that i does no longer propose writing that a lot in one day - I nevertheless have the headache from it). a pair of months in the past i ended a one hundred twenty 5,000 be conscious novel that i'm presently rewriting. Now once you say you're planning on "choosing" a writer, then I take it to intend that you'll self-post it? because it really is a tremendous purchase different than getting it professionally printed by potential of between the paying markets, exceptionally the suitable ny ones. you do not pick them, one of them chooses you, once you're fortunate and proficient. in spite of the undeniable fact that this is way different for an 1800 be conscious tale. you'd be searching for short tale publishers, and the paying ones are more effective sturdy to get into than small presses. you're top that additions will take time, yet in case you pick to strengthen it right into a e book quite of a short tale, then you definately'll might want to be prepared to spend a lot of time on both the writing and the rewriting.

Answer 4

I would say, take the copyright advice from the others, epecially Thrill. He had good advice about the competitions. I would also suggest that you approach some independent theatre companies. Some that are not "famous". You might not make much, or at least at first, but if it's good, and the more it's produced/performed the better known it will be.

Just remember, directors and actors may put their own twist or interpretation on characters, so you have to be prepared to not have them portrayed exactly as you've written them, or how you envision the characters. Good luck!

Answer 5

Publishing professionally requires a lot more then just finishing it. If you mean self publish, that is up to you, it is pricey, but if you have the funds, by all means, getting a name for yourself early is always better then waiting until your older.

Answer 6

Are you at a university or planning on going to college. If you are get your professors to read the play. You might be able to get it produced there and put into the KCACTF playwrighting competion. Sometimes getting others to read it may make you find the play and know that it is truely finished and ready for publication.

Answer 7

BTW, to one other who answered. JETHRO is as poetic and PLAY-ful as the TULL group.

I've been writing since I learned how, and published at age 21, the first time.

What should be most important to you is not what WE tell you, but what your PASSION tells you to do.

I have to say however, no matter how prolific or talented you might assume to be, BE prepared for rejection, but don't take it as a personal attack.

BTW, age related..........Ever here of Mozart???

Steven Wolf

Answer 8

If you're *able* to get it published, then age has no relevance whatsoever. But I think you'll find it's much harder to get something published than you imagine.

Answer 9

i'm sorry but i dont' think anyone wants to publish a play from a guy named jethro. jk

seriously what's the difference if it's good it'll still be good in ten years the trick is getting someone to publish it not wanting it published

Answer 10

See if you can find an interested agent. Copyright is a good idea and simple. Vanity press is a waste. Age is irrelevant—though I would check out the legal ramifications.