tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12554420.post1221268839754777763..comments2023-07-04T05:52:59.231-05:00Comments on Play-Dead Murder Mystery Blog: The Write Idea ReduxLee Muellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204531259251662213noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12554420.post-18414265558559706562009-08-17T11:23:29.649-05:002009-08-17T11:23:29.649-05:00Thanks for the feedback Michael, I must admit that...Thanks for the feedback Michael, I must admit that I have too built a plot around characters. I have created them, put them in a situation and just let them go. It gets to a point where it's as if I am not the writer anymore but just an observer. It's also worth pointing out that - at least for me - I can clearly see a character in my mind, but hand it over to an actor and watch them takeLee Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204531259251662213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12554420.post-7431514342347215132009-07-27T18:37:43.058-05:002009-07-27T18:37:43.058-05:00I too am a playwright that specializes in the murd...I too am a playwright that specializes in the murder mystery genre. I've learned that plays are not only written, but built through trial and error.<br /><br />I focus on the characters when I begin a new piece. My style of murder mysteries are about 70% scripted and 30% improv, so having a strong character that can interact with the audience is essential. <br /><br />I believe that a strong Michael Babbishhttp://www.michaelbabbish.comnoreply@blogger.com