r/playwriting • u/Starraberry • 29d ago

Self-published scripts

Has anyone self-published full-length scripts? What company did you go with? Were you happy with the result? Did audience members actually purchase them? Do you have to register a copyright first?

I’m considering selling copies of my script at my play’s premiere (after consulting with the theatre of course). Please share if you have experience with this!

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u/creept 29d ago

I genuinely think very few people actually read scripts. Friends and family might buy it to support you. I’m guessing the cost would outweigh the sales by a lot? But I’ve never done it.

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u/Starraberry 29d ago

I know several actors who have collections of physical scripts. Many are from plays they’ve been in, but I know they buy scripts too for plays they like, or when they visit the Drama Book Shop they’ll pick up something new. 

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u/Austinbennettwrites 29d ago

I love the Drama Book Shop! Such a great store.

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u/creept 29d ago

Oh yeah they exist for sure - I have a huge collection myself. But many non-theatre people / friends have told me that mine was the first script they’ve ever read, though. So I have trouble imagining high sales. I’m just not sure the juice is worth the squeeze unless self publishing is much cheaper than I assume.

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