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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.” quote by Arnold Bennett
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““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.””

Arnold Bennett

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.

Key Takeaway

Try writing a short play.

Themes

theatre creativity economics craftsmanship

Mood

pragmatic encouraging

Type

creative practical

When to use this quote

  • amateur theatre
  • writing workshops
  • budget productions

Key Concepts

dramatic structure artistic labor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates you to write despite low pay?
  • Is brevity a creative constraint?
A Different Perspective

Limited earnings may deter writers.

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