Setting out a script in a good format makes it easier for an actor - and anyone else - to read. It matters that your script is laid out clearly and is easy to read. Tip 9 of our Tips for Writing ...

When a playwright starts working on their play, they might not think about the format first. But once inspiration strikes, the structure of their script is what brings their vision to life on stage.

Radio plays must run to exact lengths as the programme schedule is always fixed. There is no way of measuring the number of minutes by the number of words or pages. The only reliable method is to read ...

This story originally appeared in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge newsletter. Subscribe here. When I (Abē Levine) started interning here at NPR, I worked nights as a wedding server. And one thing ...