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“Theatre is a mirror, a sharp reflection of society.” - Yasmina Reza

Drama is at the heart of this reflection, and when it comes to reflections, you want it to be accurate. That is the case with writing a drama novel. You need it to be accurate and realistic, and not just fiction. The following tips will be a helpful source for writing a good drama novel.

- Don’t give away the plot too fast
Make your readers work a little to put the pieces together and see the big picture. Drop alluding hints but don’t give anything away. It will build the plot.

- Conflict is important
That is really obvious, after all it’s a drama! Fill your dialogue with tension. Make the conflict subtle but powerful. Misunderstandings, and thwarted desires make for the best conflict topics.

- Hook in the readers
An outburst, car crash, violent heart attack or public fight at the launch of a scene allows for more possibilities within it.

- Build strong characters
A drama needs strong characters. Make sure that your characters are well rounded and are true to their personality.

- Research
Any story requires a lot of research. Reading works of famous playwrights can help you write more efficiently.

- Pay attention to details
Details are important in any story. Especially the minor details, because those have the power to make or break a story. Details should be plausible, not entirely fictional.

- Write a story that you enjoy
Enjoying what you write is the first step in creating a successful novel. Love your job needs to be taken very seriously here. If you enjoy writing it, your readers will enjoy reading it.

- Include a Secret
Give one of your character’s a secret or include an element of mystery in the story. We are drawn to mysteries and like to solve them. So, having a mystery in your story will keep the readers on edge.

- Make the dialogues good
Dialogues convey your point and the characters feelings very well. Something else to consider is that dramatic dialogue should create a sense of immediacy with the reader. Induce the drama in the dialogue.

- End with a bang
The climax of your story should leave the readers surprised. If the ending to a story is subpar, the enjoyment of the entire story dulls. So, make sure you end your story with something good.

- Get others to read your story
Ask your friends or family to read the story to you. Consider their opinion and make changes to your story accordingly. It will give you an idea how your readers will react to your book.

- Edit
You need to be the first person to edit your story. After all you are the one who has written it, so you understand it better.

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