by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Feb 26, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
Should I Give Up on My Script? Writing coach and Called to Write founder Jenna Avery responds to a reader about whether to give up on a script. JENNA AVERY JAN 16, 2025 Welcome to “Ask the Coach.” As a writing coach, I answer questions from writers about making the...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Feb 26, 2025 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips
Level up your script by understanding what your characters ACTORS need and want By Beverly Nault and Jessica Spring Brown JESS: To be, or not to be. That is the question for every writer when it comes to taking an acting class to improve descriptions, characters,...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jan 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Personal, Tips
Unnecessary Characters (The following is an excerpt from the book “Scriptcake Secrets: The Top 10 Mistakes Novice Screenwriters Make and How to Fix Them” Written By Lovinder Gill ) “The key to creating better plots rests in a deeper understanding of character.” ...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jan 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips
It Starts with an Idea by Jessica Spring Brown and Beverly Nault This month, Jess and Bev discuss their inspiration for storylines, character arcs, or interesting situations and give some practical sites to access for the fine art of noodling. BEV: Jess, where do your...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Dec 30, 2024 | Masterclass, Tips
My New Year’s Resolution and Other Stupid Things By Carlo Dall’Olmo 2024 is quickly coming to a close. I don’t think I am alone when I say SAYONARA 2024, don’t let the door hit your butt on the way out. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think 2024 was horrible…I mean...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Dec 30, 2024 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips
AI and Screenwriting – do they belong together? By Beverly Nault and Jessica Brown BEV: Last time in Smashcut, Jess and I explored collaboration with other writers, and arrived at the inevitable discussion going on in every writer’s meeting, workshop, nightmares, and...
