The Best New Playwriting Books To Read In 2025

Discover the best new playwriting books, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Adam Szymkowicz - Letters to a Young Playwright: Practical and Impractical Advice on the Art of Playwriting

By Adam Szymkowicz – Full-time playwright and author (you?) 

4.26
| Sep 24, 2024 | 194 Pages
Best for Aspiring playwrights and writers.
Easy to Read
Insightful Advice
Humorous
Practical Tips
  • New York Times Bestseller
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Book Cover of Ken Wolf - The 10 Principles of Playwriting (The Fantastic Play Series)

By Ken Wolf – Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre (you?) 

4.27
| Dec 21, 2023 | 110 Pages
Best for Aspiring and experienced playwrights.
Insightful
Practical
Transformative
Engaging
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
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By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Best for all readers across all knowledge levels.
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Ken Wolf - How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours!: Learn a new way to write a 10 minute play! (The Fantastic Play Series)
4.23
| Dec 20, 2023 | 69 Pages
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