Your full-length script should be no more than 100 pages long, which equates to 1.6 hours of stage time. Divide that by two for a one-act play. Your script should be 10–15 pages long for a ten-minute play. These are the standard lengths for a new play, but you may write longer or shorter plays. There is no hard and fast rule on how many pages a play should be, but most playwrights agree that too few pages is as bad as writing too much. You don't want your audience to have to read a book or take notes while they're watching your play. They should be able to follow the story without getting distracted. Some writers like to divide their scripts into scenes which usually range in length from five to thirty pages. Others choose to write out entire episodes instead. Either method can work well if it helps you visualize the story better and keep the action moving along. A good rule of thumb is that your script should be readable first thing after sitting down to write. That means no characters talking over each other, clear transitions between scene changes, and an overall fluidity to the writing. If anything feels slow or boring, then cut something from your script. The number of pages you write per week depends on how busy you are.