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Noun: playwriting  'pley,rI-ting
  1. The art, practice, or craft of writing dramatic works intended for theatrical performance, including dialogue, stage directions, and character development
    "She studied playwriting at the university to learn how to craft compelling dialogue and stage directions"

Derived forms: playwritings

Encyclopedia: Playwriting