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One Simple Tool for Creating a Strong Character Arc
So you need a protagonist, they said. So your protagonist needs an arc, they said. Okay… how do you make that? The protagonist’s arc is crucial, not just for character development, but because it often functions as the spine of the entire story. Of course, there’s no...
read morePsychology for Screenwriters, Building Conflict in Your Script by William Indick, PH.D.
Psychology for Screenwriters, Building Conflict in Your Script by William Indick, PH.D. Review by Beverly Nault "A thorough understanding of the unconscious mind – the birthplace of fantasy, dreams, and imagination – is a fundamental point of departure for creating...
read moreStruggling to Write
Struggling to Write by Sarah Archer Writing is hard. Getting yourself to write, often, is harder. It took two cat naps, three internet breaks, and a muffin just to get me through the writing of this blog post. Here are eight things I remind myself of while I write to...
read moreTools of the Trade: The Defining Moment
The Defining Momentby Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association “The Creature crawls across the floor. He is in a dingy garret. He hauls himself shakily to his feet. He struggles to keep his balance and take a few steps. He...
read moreChristmas in July
Question: When is the best time (and the worst time) to start writing a Christmas script? Right after Christmas! It’s the best, because you’re most inspired, both by the season and by the dozens of Christmas movies that crowd the theaters and streaming platforms....
read moreFilmFuel – The Life-Changing Film Funding Secret by Josiah Stendel
FilmFuel - The Life-Changing Film Funding Secret by Josiah Stendel Review by Beverly Nault What a title, right? I was skeptical, and my immediate question was, who does he think he is, this Josiah Stendel, to be so extra? What can his one book have that others...
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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.