How to Write a 10-Minute Play. 1) NO EXPOSITION! Just jump into your story. This presents a puzzle for the audience to unravel and allows them to play with you. Remember—we are fascinated by the unknown! 2) EVERY DETAIL MUST RELATE TO THE ACTION OF THE PLAY. 3) KNOW WHAT YOUR PLAY IS ABOUT AND WRITE INTO THE METAPHOR. 4) A CHARACTER SPEAKS TO GET WHAT HE WANTS. 5) A CHARACTER SHOULD BE OFF-BALANCE IN SOME WAY. 6) DON’T WASTE TIME TALKING ABOUT ANYTHING YOU CAN SHOW. 7) EVERY GREAT PLAY HAS A POINT OF NO RETURN. 8) NEVER LET YOUR CHARACTERS OFF TOO EASY! 9) EVERY PROTAGONIST MUST HAVE A JOURNEY. 10) FIND WHAT IS UNIVERSAL IN YOUR SCRIPT. 11) REMEMBER THAT THE CLIMAX IS WHERE A PLAY WINS OR LOSES!
12) EVERY DETAIL COMES TOGETHER IN THE END. Amo's online crossword puzzle dictionary. Top. Synonym Finder » Find synonyms, antonyms & definition for (almost) any word. NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program. National Novel Writing Month. Write or Die by Dr Wicked.