by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jun 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
It’s tempting to show off when you write a screenplay. We’ve all felt the temptation to throw in a wildly inventive action and/or sex sequence. But instead of wowing your reader and possible employer, what you might be doing is wasting their time, and showing them...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | May 27, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
When You Want to Quit (Read This Instead) By Juliana Lima Dehne Building a career that lasts means staying when it’s hard. Getting that first credit can take years. So- let’s be honest. This profession is not for the faint of heart. It is for delusional people like...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | May 27, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
Sinners (2025) / Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Lessons From the Film: The Story Elements That Make Sinners Divine By Valerie Kalfrin With Sinners, writer-director Ryan Coogler creates an inventive Southern Gothic vampire story pulsing with the Delta blues and Irish folk...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Apr 29, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
Crafting a Compelling Antagonist By Lovinder Gill When writing a screenplay, one of the most critical elements is the development of a strong antagonist. A well-crafted antagonist not only drives the plot forward but also serves as a mirror to the protagonist’s...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Apr 29, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
How I Sold My First Feature Film Without Ever Writing One Before — and the 5 Steps You Can Take Too By Juliana Lima Dehne Twelve years ago, I hadn’t written a single feature film script. But I had a dream — and as my parents would say: I’m stubborn. I didn’t know...
