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Book Review: Working on a Song: The Lyrics of HADESTOWN

Anais Mitchell’s “Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown” gives insights into lyric-writing, book-writing and story-crafting.

Steve Cuden on Story Arcs, Character Development, and Keeping the Audience Engaged

In our live Academy Mentor Session, Steve Cuden answered questions from Academy members on story arcs, song spotting, character development, and how to keep an audience engaged.

Ways to Make Scenes and Moments Memorable

Just about every popular show offers enough “special moments” that many patrons will walk away with the perception that the entire work was both magical and memorable. So, what is that magic, and how can a writer achieve it?

Adelaide’s Lament: Broadway Stars

Stars are great for marketing and can sell a show—as long as they’re in it. Write your show to stand on its own, and let the stars come looking for you!

The Superobjective: Keeping Your Story on Track

It is the pursuit of a protagonist’s “grand goal” or superobjective that grabs us and keeps our attention. Stay on track and never lose focus of that goal!