by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | May 28, 2024 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
Taking My Writing On The Road by Jessica Brown “I was surprised, as always, by how easy the act of leaving was, and how good it felt.” – Jack Kerouac “I wasn’t surprised, as always, by how easy the act of writing is while traveling and how good it felt.”...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Feb 25, 2024 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
Turning Pro or Staying Amateur? by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association Steven Pressfield’s book: Turning Pro Turning Pro is a lot like trying to lose weight or getting rid of a bad habit. It takes a lot of effort and...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Dec 27, 2023 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
Let’s get this party started…Happy 2024! by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association I love the fresh start of a new year. It’s a clean slate, blank page, endless story ideas and, in 2024, three hundred and sixty-six days of...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Oct 29, 2023 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
Writing Scenes – Three Story Method by J. ThornReview by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association Back to the scene of the crime…. I know we’ve talked about writing good scenes before with various books. Bear with me as...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 27, 2023 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
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...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | May 28, 2023 | Masterclass, Personal, Resources, Tips, Tools of the Trade
Need A Challenge?by Jessica Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association Butt in chair! Sit up straight! Save that cat! Get your story structure straight! Take a Coffee Break while you’re at it and Pay attention to the Signposts if you...