Ian Skatu | Stubborn Plays that Push Too Far

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What is the Currency of Your Play?
Your characters must want something but may not be able to afford it.
Nov 30 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
Workshops? Readings? Yes! Force Your Friends.
Just Do It. Blame Me. Just make sure it's done!
Nov 23 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
Character Backstories? Pfft! Who Cares!
Story first. Backstory later. Or never.
Nov 16 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
I Wrote A Play That I Knew Would Never See A Stage
I just needed to let it out of my head.
Nov 9 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
My Playwriting Format: Downloadable
After years of trying everything else!
Nov 2 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright

October 2025

Creating a Stubbornly Rich Character
Give your character depth. Make them fight and struggle.
Oct 26 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
My Endings Always Suck
And here's why I've made peace with that.
Oct 19 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
Dramaturgy of Space for a Playwright
How the shape of your space, can and will shape your story.
Oct 12 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
Mrs. Paul: A 10-minute musical download
With a special unreleased video!
Oct 5 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright

September 2025

Do I Even Like Theatre Anymore?
A love-hate letter to my biggest love.
Sep 28 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
Murder Your Darlings
Serve the story, not the individual elements.
Sep 21 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
How Do I Shorten My Scenes?
For the long-winded writer who writes toooooo long.
Sep 14 • 
Ian Skatu | Playwright
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