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MASTERCLASS – Worth the $ for Screenwriters and Filmmakers?
MASTERCLASS – Worth the $ for Screenwriters and Filmmakers? by Beverly Nault THE PITCHNo doubt you’ve seen it advertised and wondered if Masterclass is worth the cost. With a plethora of online, zoom, and video courses available, what does Masterclass have the...
read moreThe Art of Receiving Feedback
The Art of Receiving Feedback by Sarah Archer A man gave his friend a gift of a saddle. It was beautiful, with the finest, hand-tooled leather, and mother-of-pearl fittings, perfectly molded for the recipient’s measurements. “You look disappointed,” the man said....
read moreTools of the Trade: Loglines: The Long and Short on Writing Strong
Loglines: The Long and Short on Writing Strongby Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association An anxious screenwriter moments away from her meeting with producers without a solid logline, reaches out to a homeless man sitting in...
read moreWriter’s Block and the Wandering Mind
There was a time when I would work on multiple writing projects -- a screenplay and two or three TV scripts -- all at once. When writing for Screen Wars, which played for several years on local Arizona television, I needed to pen scripts for consecutive segments and...
read moreScreenplay Contests: What They Are, Are Not, and Can Be
Screenplay Contests: What They Are, Are Not, and Can Be by Michael Moan Although opinions differ greatly on the importance of screenplay contests, they are undoubtedly a popular way for novice, intermediate-level and even seasoned professional screenwriters to gain...
read more1st PSA Writer’s Retreat February 18-19, 2023
1st PSA Writer’s Retreat February 18-19, 2023 by Beverly Nault “Writing is a lonely occupation at best. Of course, there are stimulating and even happy associations with friends and colleagues, but during the actual work of creation the writer…moves into a realm...
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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.