by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Feb 27, 2021 | Masterclass, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
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,...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jan 29, 2021 | Masterclass, Personal, Tips
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...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jan 29, 2021 | Joe Gruberman, Masterclass, Tips
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 the woods is...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jan 29, 2021 | Masterclass, Resources, T. Severe
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...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jan 29, 2021 | Masterclass, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
Let’s get one thing straight…. by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association Your story. How are you doing writer? 2021 is off and running. Do you feel like you are running as well? Perhaps to catch up with your writing goals?...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Dec 30, 2020 | Bill True, Masterclass, Tips
Don’t Make Resolutions; Find Your Resolve by Bill True – Writer and Dept. Chair & Head of Dramatic Writing at the Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre I’ve always hated the idea of making New Years resolutions. I mean, I get it. New year, clean slate....
