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Tools of the Trade: Hey Writer! Now, Pay Attention….
Hey Writer! Now, Pay Attention…. by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association Me: Now Write! You: But I was writing before you interrupted me with “Hey Writer!” Me: Sorry. But I need your attention for this one. Wouldn’t it be...
read moreGet Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone by Joe Gruberman You can learn some valuable lessons in the course of a day’s activities. Recently, I participated in a video conference of Red Cross employees and volunteers. Toward the end of the meeting, the host decided...
read moreTools of the Trade: Writing for Emotional Impact
Writing for Emotional Impactby Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association Now, don’t go get all emotional on me….. Spring has Sprung! My favorite time of year! A bright new quarter, longer days to write, warmer, but not hot...
read moreYour Friend, the Outline
Your Friend, the Outline by Bill True - Writer and Dept. Chair & Head of Dramatic Writing at the Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre I don’t know what happened between some screenwriters and the practice of outlining. When the perception shifted from it being an...
read moreSay What?
Say What? -Listen to your dialogue- by T Severe, Ph.D., Screenwriter/filmmaker Ugh! Getting dialogue right can be a challenge. No wonder so many screenwriting workshops focus exclusively on writing strong dialogue. It really is so critical. How your character speaks...
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To Be Quite Joe: On Considering the Gothic and the Marvel-ous
On Considering the Gothic and the Marvel-ous By Joe Quirk Regular readers of this column know I write, create and produce an audio theater program called Barnaby Druthers which is found on community radio stations throughout the country. In a recent article I...
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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.