by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 29, 2024 | Masterclass, Tips
That’s How the Cookie Crumbles By Carlo Dall’Olmo Writing is no easy task. Let’s start there. It’s just not. No matter what anyone says, it takes an immense amount of dedication and a knowledge (born through many failed attempts) of...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dave Trottier, AKA Dr. Format, explains the importance of readability in your screenplay. Before your script has a shot to be greenlit, it needs to be an enjoyable read. Dave Trottier is a produced screenwriter, award-winning teacher, acclaimed script consultant,...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 27, 2024 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips
My visit to Bitfire Studiosby Beverly Nault If you’ve been screenwriting for longer than a minute, you’ve probably heard how important it is to network, network, network. And not just with other writers. But if you’re like me at all, as most writers are, you’re a...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 27, 2024 | Masterclass, Tips
WHEN THE GAS GOES OUT OF THE TANK By Carlo Dall’Olmo Start…stop! Accelerate…brake… …stay in idle mode then drive. Where to? Good question. Just drive. Maybe head over there…no wait…that’s not right…turn...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 27, 2024 | Masterclass, Tips, Uncategorized
Screenplays have evolved their own unique, quirky format that from an outside the industry viewpoint might seem very odd and nonsensical. But, there are some things that still have meaning within the screenplay life that, if done wrong or forgotten about, can make it...
