by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jun 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
How to Develop Engaging Characters for ScreenBy Christabelle Dilks Screenwriting is all about character. This is my conclusion from many years writing and editing scripts for feature films, television series and serials. However marvellous the story, if there’s no...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jun 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
It’s tempting to show off when you write a screenplay. We’ve all felt the temptation to throw in a wildly inventive action and/or sex sequence. But instead of wowing your reader and possible employer, what you might be doing is wasting their time, and showing them...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | May 27, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
When You Want to Quit (Read This Instead) By Juliana Lima Dehne Building a career that lasts means staying when it’s hard. Getting that first credit can take years. So- let’s be honest. This profession is not for the faint of heart. It is for delusional people like...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | May 27, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
Sinners (2025) / Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Lessons From the Film: The Story Elements That Make Sinners Divine By Valerie Kalfrin With Sinners, writer-director Ryan Coogler creates an inventive Southern Gothic vampire story pulsing with the Delta blues and Irish folk...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Apr 29, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
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...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Apr 29, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
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...
