What is a Monologue – Four Ways to Write Solo Speeches

How to Write a Monologue – We break down four strategies for expressing character thought and feeling through solo speech.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Monologues
00:49 - Monologue Defined
02:00 - Chapter 1: Internal Monologues
04:13 - Chapter 2: Soliloquy
06:59 - Chapter 3: Dramatic Monologues
10:17 - Chapter 4: Musical Monologues
13:34 - Takeaways

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WHAT IS A MONOLOGUE?

A monologue is a long speech given by a single character. The term is derived from the greek monos for "alone" and logos for "speech."

TYPES OF MONOLOGUES

There are many different types of monologue. In this "how to write a monologue" video essay, we break down four types: soliloquy, internal monologue, dramatic monologue, and musical monologue.

INTERNAL MONOLOGUE

The internal monologue, or "inner monologue," is a type of monologue in which we're given access to the thoughts and feelings a character is unable or unwilling to express. This technique is used to articulate a character's inner voice, which can give us access to their mental processes; often in real time.

DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE

The dramatic monologue is a type of monologue in which a character's solo speech is externalized to other characters and or the audience. This type of monologue writing is most commonly used in settings with large groups; think conference speeches or locker room rallies. However, it can also be used on small scales to develop intimacy between characters.

SOLILOQUY VS MONOLOGUE

A soliloquy is a type of monologue in which a character gives a speech to themself. A musical soliloquy is a popular subtype of soliloquy in which a character gives a speech to themself through the form of song.

MUSICAL MONOLOGUE

Musical monologues can take the form of a soliloquy or dramatic monologue; they are only distinguished by their use of melody.


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♬ SONGS USED:

“The Room” - Tommy Wiseau & Mladen Milicevic
“Motel Room” - David Julyan
“Dead Already” - Thomas Newman
“American Psycho” - John Cale
“Corporate World” - The Dust Brothers
“Layla” - Derek & The Dominos
“A Clockwork Orange” - Wendy Carlos & Rachel Elkind
“Thoughts of Death” - mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt
“If It Bleeds It Leads” - James Newton Howard
“Night Piece for Saxophone” - Bernard Herrmann
“Never Before, Never Again” - Paul Williams
“The Big Top” - Michael Penn
“Genie Mopper” - Danny Elfman
“Not Ready” - Christopher Lennertz
“I Have Confidence” - Julie Andrews
“Reflection” - Lea Salonga
“Valjean’s Soliloquy” - Hugh Jackman
“Audition (The Fools Who dream)” - Emma Stone
“The Incredits” - Michael Giacchino
“Hip To Be Square” - Huey Lewis and the News

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