There is no formula to write a short play. The only way to write a super hit short play in to understand the pulse of the audience coupled with following a practical format. The most important aspect of writing a short play is to identify the target audience. Unless, you know whom your short play is targeted at, how will you work on it? Say, if you are writing a short play about college then naturally you are targeting the college student crowd that will relate with your short play. Hence, identify the target audience and then weave a short play keeping them in mind. At every step, think what would appeal to them and work on your script accordingly.

Here are a few basic points that need to be kept in mind while writing a short play.

Firstly, a short play needs to be kept short. Remember, you are not writing an epic. It can be a one act play or also broken into small acts. No matter, which format you may choose, a short play should be short and crisp. Simply convey the message with an impact and not drag it.

Secondly, if you are writing a short lay for the first time in your life, then before starting it make an outline. Jot down the plot and characters in a piece of paper so that you so not forget any important aspect while writing the short play.

Do a little bit of research. In order to make your short play look realistic, it is important to do a little bit of research before writing it. Research on the background characters, their names, their settings, era, surroundings and so on. These are important factors that have the ability to make or break your play. Hence do some research before starting off?

The best way to write a short play is to divide the body of the play into three distinct parts- Beginning, Body and Conclusion. Remember to introduce your thought and character in the introduction, let their characters evolve and the story unfold in the body and finally bring the characters to an end towards the conclusion of the story.

In order to make your short play create an impact and impression on the audience, it is important that your style of writing is lucid as well a clear. You should have the ability to pen down your thoughts clearly without mincing any word. Keep the play short and crisp to create the desired impact. Identify the main protagonist of your short play and weave the other characters and situations in such a manner that your main character stands out.

Keep your storyline simple without any twist and turn that would complicate the reader or audience. Ensure that the short play has a simple story that is gripping and entertaining.

Remember to write as per the pulse of the audience then you can never go wrong