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Crafting a Compelling Antagonist
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...
read moreHow I Sold My First Feature Film Without Ever Writing One Before — and the 5 Steps You Can Take Too
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...
read moreHere’s to Conferences
The annual conference put on by the Phoenix Screenwriters Association provides invaluable tools, training, networking, and insight into the art of screenwriting that will in turn help you grow and flourish in your craft. I’ve had the pleasure of attending the previous...
read moreHBO Exec Chris Salvaterra Offers Perspective On the Business Side of Screenwriting
HBO executive Chris Salvaterra discusses the business of screenwriting, offering invaluable tips for a successful writing career. JEANNE VEILLETTE BOWERMAN Jeanne Veillette Bowerman is the Editor of Script magazine and a screenwriter, having written the narrative...
read moreShould I Give Up on My Script?
Should I Give Up on My Script? Writing coach and Called to Write founder Jenna Avery responds to a reader about whether to give up on a script. JENNA AVERY JAN 16, 2025 Welcome to “Ask the Coach.” As a writing coach, I answer questions from writers about making the...
read moreLevel Up Your Script
Level up your script by understanding what your characters ACTORS need and want By Beverly Nault and Jessica Spring Brown JESS: To be, or not to be. That is the question for every writer when it comes to taking an acting class to improve descriptions, characters,...
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Testimonials
PSA has some of the happiest attendees in the Valley. Could it be because we bring out top notch talent from Hollywood or could it be because we offer so many events for our members? Whatever the reason, PSA is the organization you want to be a part of.