The second Bruntwood Playwriting Competition for the Royal Exchange aims to find new plays, new playwrights and new voices.

If you've never written a play before, log onto www.writeaplay.co.uk to find all you need to inspire and direct you; from how to structure the scenes to how to develop characters. Professional playwrights give advice and encouragement. There's a forum for chatting to others in the same position.

There's also information on what's happened to the winners of the first Competition, whose plays premiered at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester during the inaugural Manchester International Festival.

Visit the website to find out more and get starter, the prizes and the prestigious judging panel.

The closing date for entries is Friday 13th June 2008.