HOW DOES THE PLAYWRIGHT MAKE ENDS MEET?
Unfortunately, unless your name is synonymous with theatre, it is unlikely that your playwriting income will provide you with the equivalent of a full-time job salary. Playwrights often supplement their income by writing articles for magazines and e-zines or with jobs in the field, like teaching courses in playwriting and drama or even directing the works of others. The main sources of income will come from performance royalties, script sales, and contest prize money. But most playwrights will tell you that it isnt the monetary rewards that keep them writing its seeing their words come to life in the ultimate reward: a production. ORGANIZATIONS OF INTEREST TO PLAYWRIGHTS There are many benefits to joining a playwrights organization such as: • informative newsletters and/or magazines • contacts in the business • web listings to promote and sell your work • workshops/seminars/retreats • a place to meet and connect with other playwrights • online resources such as forums/listserves/chats/
