by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 28, 2020 | Bill True, Masterclass, Tips
An Interesting Development by Bill True The note comes in many guises. The story didn’t resonate as deeply as I’d hoped. Or I had a difficult time engaging with the characters. Or I didn’t feel the personal stakes for the characters. Or I didn’t feel a...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 27, 2020 | Masterclass, Tips
Shorten the Distance to Your Dream by Gary W. Goldstein The single most powerful statement you can make to yourself, the industry and the universe is to create content and bring your stories to life. It’s not just about your story. It’s being that outlier who does...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 27, 2020 | Masterclass, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
Now, that’s a great idea! by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association Erik Bork’s book, The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story to Screen, Stage or Fiction is the book every writer should start with to test and develop...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 30, 2020 | Masterclass, Tips
48 Hours By Joe Quirk To create a film in 48hours takes a team of dedicated individuals with unique talents suited for their assigned roles, but to create a film during the time of COVID-19 is a herculean task that few would wish to contemplate. The most paramount...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 29, 2020 | Joe Gruberman, Masterclass, Resources
Writing for the Indie Market by Joe Gruberman What makes your screenplay marketable? As I put pen to paper (or fingertips to keyboard), I’m tempted to write two separate articles: one for spec scripts and one for works-for-hire. We need to begin with certain...
