Category Archives: Business Stuff

There’s more to writing and publishing plays then just churning out scripts.

PC Audio Labs

PC Audio Labs (PCAL) is a computer manufacturing company that specializes in DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations).  I first heard about them  in 2002, bought my first DAW from them in 2003– ten years ago.  I was so happy with their … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to me!

I talked KMR Scripts into celebrating my birthday by losing some money.  (See– this is why I only let KMR Scripts handle all my plays and musicals:  they aren’t in this business only for the money!) I don’t advertise my … Continue reading

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Bucking the System

I’m a playwright. (I almost feel like I’m speaking at a 12-step meeting: “God help me– I’m a playwright…” Ha) I make my living (and have for the past 20 years) by writing plays and musicals that producers want to … Continue reading

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Propriety of a Children’s Playwright

I remember reading that the Rev. Billy Graham never let himself be alone with a female other than his family.  He always has his secretary or another representative along.  Nothing would tarnish his reputation, his standing as a Christian pastor, … Continue reading

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Musicals vs Non-Musicals?

    I have to be honest, the only reason I decided offer non-musical versions of my shows was so I can sell to theatres that don’t do musicals.  It was purely a marketing decision.  I didn’t want to– but … Continue reading

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The Look of Expectation in a Child’s Eyes

  Last night our youngest, Edie, 11, was going to spend the night with one of her school friends.  Her friend rang our doorbell and I answered.  I opened the door and said, “Oh, we’re not buying anything today, come … Continue reading

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A Playwright Scorned

Rule of thumb:  don’t mess with someone who sits around all day trying to think of things to write about. “Revenge is mine, sayeth the Lord”  Well, I’m the Lord of my scripts and I’m not afraid to wield my … Continue reading

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“Hold the Mustard, Hold the Lettuce….”

One of the biggest reasons I decided long ago to publish my own plays was so that I could offer the best possible customer support for my scripts. If I were part of Samuel French’s catalog, I’d just be one … Continue reading

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Responsibility

I try very hard to make it as easy as possible to produce one of my plays.  Not only do I provide the script, sheet music, and backing tracks– I provide lots of help on our website and make myself … Continue reading

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