Act Plays Quote by Arnold Bennett
““One-act [plays] are not strikingly remunerative, but, on the other hand, the veriest dullard could not spend more than a week in writing one.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Card by Arnold Bennett, 1911
Short plays are financially unrewarding, yet even the dullest writer can spend a week crafting one, highlighting both the challenge and accessibility of the form.
In simple terms: One‑act plays are low‑pay but doable.
Try writing a short play.
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When to use this quote
- amateur theatre
- writing workshops
- budget productions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you to write despite low pay?
- Is brevity a creative constraint?
Limited earnings may deter writers.