by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Oct 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Tom Stempel is writing about the Academy Museum again, but this time with a happier outlook, then reviewing a good new movie ‘Babes,’ and then a not quite so good movie ‘The Idea of You,’ and finally some not-so-good miniseries ‘True...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dave Trottier, AKA Dr. Format, explains the importance of readability in your screenplay. Before your script has a shot to be greenlit, it needs to be an enjoyable read. Dave Trottier is a produced screenwriter, award-winning teacher, acclaimed script consultant,...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 27, 2024 | Masterclass, Tips, Uncategorized
Screenplays have evolved their own unique, quirky format that from an outside the industry viewpoint might seem very odd and nonsensical. But, there are some things that still have meaning within the screenplay life that, if done wrong or forgotten about, can make it...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jul 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you want to improve your creativity? Develop and encourage your inner artist and embrace constraints as you would a trusted friend. That fresh attitude may free you to be the best writer you can be. DAVE TROTTIER | FEB 15, 2021 When my college creative writing...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Jun 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
This week, Phil Stark, screenwriter turned therapist, answers a question about what kind of sample is worth writing to showcase your talents as a writer. PHIL STARK | JUNE 11, 2024 Many of the problems we face as screenwriters are related to the reality of the craft:...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Mar 30, 2021 | Bill True, Masterclass, Tips, Uncategorized
Your Friend, the Outline by Bill True – Writer and Dept. Chair & Head of Dramatic Writing at the Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre I don’t know what happened between some screenwriters and the practice of outlining. When the perception shifted from it...
