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Intro: Self Guided Monologue Writing

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What is a monologue?  How do I make one?​
A monologue is one speaker speaking to a specific listener.  This speaker should be at a moment of crisis, and they should experience some kind of change
A monologue is a speech given by one person, approximately 1-3 pages, and meant to be performed in front of an audience in approximately 3-6 minutes
You might be thinking: 
Where do I start? 
How do I know what to write about?
How can I possibly turn my ideas into a monologue?  I’ve never even read one!
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Our monologue writing process will go like this:
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You’ll read some excellent monologues written by students just like you
2
You’ll learn about what the 
best monologues all have in common
3
You’ll practice writing monologues until you’re comfortable with them
4
You’ll brainstorm ideas for what you want to write 
your monologue about
5
​You’ll write a first draft of a classic monologue
6
You’ll revise your first draft of your monologue
7
Once you have a final draft, I’ll give you instructions on how to have your monologue read in a virtual space so you can hear it out loud!
Get started --->
Part 1: Excellent Monologue Examples

Links to help you pickup where you left off!
Part 1
Excellent Examples
Part 2
Dynamic Writing
Part 3
Practice
​Writing
Part 4
Brainstorming
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Part 5
First Draft
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Part 6
Revision
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Part 7
Sharing
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  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Programs >
      • In School Programs
      • Annual Playwriting Festival
      • Classes & Mentorship Programs
      • Community-Based Programs
    • People
    • Podcast
    • Alumni
    • Supporters
    • Press
    • Careers
    • Donate >
      • Works in Progress: Dourdan
      • Works in Progress: Pryor
      • Works in Progress: Jackson Jr.
      • PYP Store
  • Classes
  • On Stage
  • Resources
    • PYP at Home
    • Quarantine Challenge
    • For Students >
      • Submit your Play or Monologue
    • For Educators
    • For Parents
  • Blog
  • PDS Rutgers-Camden 2023