Question about 'play readings'

It's very beneficial to a writer to hear their work read aloud. It helps them gauge what's good and what needs to be changed. If a reader stumbles over a line then it's, probably, not written properly. It's a wonderful tool in discovering the strengths and weaknesses of a piece.

Also, when industry people are invited it's a great way to get investors, producers, et al interested in your work. You need these kind of people behind you in order to get a piece off the ground.

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