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Next Rung Productions is taking playwright applications for one more week! If you're near Knoxville and wanting to create a brand new play for the stage in 2026, apply now:

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TOMORROW!!!

Helena had a new meeting last week!

Writing's hard and everyone knows it, but it's especially difficult when trying certain things. We talked about those challenges, both for what she's doing and what I've tried before when pursuing something of a similar goal. It's hard out here!

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Flyers for the upcoming double-feature!

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YouTube video by Next Rung Productions Announcing a double-feature!

ANNOUNCEMENT: we're doing a free double-feature this summer! Watch below to see what's ahead!

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The Brick Theater is a gem. Terrible news for everyone.

Helena had a new meeting the other day!

Her writing exercise: write a new sentence said by each character. After that, write a sentence before and afterward by other characters. Once those three-sentence moments were made, then see if any of them fit her story.

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Issue 195 of @blanknews.bsky.social is out -- this time I got to interview @kalimeister.bsky.social! Not everybody gets the chance to highlight their first mentor, so I'm glad I got to do it here. Available now!

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Seeking people who support new plays and fit:

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💯 #teacher + #mentor + #educate

💡 #advice + #ideas + #creative

🕹️ #gamewriter + #narrativedesigner + #gamesasart

🎤 #comedian + #jokewriter + #humorist

Helena had a new meeting yesterday!

It's cool to see a playwright grow in confidence. Last time, she didn't feel as satisfied with her writing as she wished...but this time, she felt like she better hit her goals and was also finding new excitement in her writing. Great to see it! 🤘

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We're having an hour of silent writing in about ten minutes -- feel welcome to join online! #WritingCommunity #Playwrights

Topic: Scruff Drafts - silent writing
Time: Apr 18, 2025 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Just a quick shout-out to the #playwrights about halfway through their month of writing for #EndOfPlay! How far along is your play?

You got this -- hit your goals and K that A!

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@glassbottommeg.bsky.social I was dabbling with Jones On Fire and just saw your name listed in its credits -- cool! Gotta save those kitties. 😼

Helena had a new #playwright meeting!

It's confusing to put a visceral idea on paper, and then not feel the same way about it later! She hit that obstacle yesterday, so we explored many surrounding aspects to help her upcoming rewrites!

How would you handle this as a #writer?

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I learn more about the world that was or is each time I hear this. Great song.

YouTube video by Jack Cat Night in the Woods - Selmers' Def Jam Poetry

For fans of games and poetry:

Night in the Woods has a great #poem called There's No Reception in Possum Springs. I also love as a #writer the way Selmers was set up all game before reaching this optional moment.

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Writing is creating...but also, writing is rewriting! You must begin with creating, though you'll probably spend most of your time rewriting. Embrace the process!

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Issue 194 of @blanknews.bsky.social has my latest article of THE WRITER'S WAY -- this time interviewing Crystal Braeuner!

Crystal's a great #theatreteacher, great advocate for #plays and #playwrights, and she just got published as a #poet. Check it out!

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#Knoxville
#Interview

Thank you for including Next Rung @katedanley.bsky.social!

If you're looking for more #theatre accounts to follow, Kate's made a great list -- check them out and see who catches your interest!

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The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to be on Bluesky! Thank you for following along with us here. You can also find us on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook.

#Writersky, who are your favorite #playwrights from the past decade?

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Been meaning to try Sea of Stars!

Same development team also made The Messenger -- one of my favorite platformers in recent years, nailing narrative focus + skillful gameplay a la Celeste. Haven't done an RPG in awhile, but Sea of Stars will probably be my next one when I buy one again.

That moment when a #playwright finds one of their first victories...!

Next Rung's 2025 playwright Helena Jordan is seen here in the middle of Kali Meister's workshop from last week. Stay tuned for updates on the development of her #newplay this year. =)

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Helena had a new meeting yesterday! We discussed the balance between research and free-style writing -- every #newplay has some balance of both. ✏️

1) Funny. =)

2) The follow-up question here would be: what do you want to do with your new playwright fame afterward?

YouTube video by Next Rung Productions A NEW VIEW with Kali Meister - a special workshop!

@kalimeister.bsky.social taught a #playwriting workshop with us last week! Its #video is below. ✏️

Next Rung Productions:
always climbing higher. 🪜

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Question of the day: what makes a good #theatre #writingprompt?

My first thought: have the dialogue start in the middle of a conversation. If people are already talking, you can blast past the pleasantries and get right into more exciting elements of the relationship.

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Working on editing and uploading this video with @kalimeister.bsky.social -- should have her workshop up soon.....

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That's huge, congrats!