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Say 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...
read moreTools of the Trade: Tale of Two Writers…
A Tale of Two Writers... by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, a time to panster and a time to plot. But in the end the writers both engineered a great story, because...
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To Be Quite Joe: Every Day is a First Impression
Every Day is a First Impression By Joe Quirk Everything we put out into the public will be someone’s first impression of what we create. Stand-up comedians who have the benefit of some fame from other media like tv or movies will tell you that the goodwill of fame...
read moreWriting Your Cabin in the Woods
Writing Your Cabin in the Woods by Joe Gruberman I think that everyone should write a “cabin in the woods” script. It’s a good exercise and serves the greater purpose of forcing you to write within constraints. To qualify my statement, not every cabin in...
read moreWhat’s in a Name?
What’s in a Name? -Adding character to your character- by T Severe, Ph.D., Screenwriter/filmmaker Naming your story’s characters is often fun, but it can also serve your story. As you know, Final Draft has a name database which is extremely helpful. You can also...
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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.