Phoenix Screenwriters Association, Inc.
imagine. create. write.
We help screenwriters and filmmakers hone their skills by providing interactive and inspirational training events and supportive networking opportunities with others in the industry.
WELCOME
Welcome to Phoenix Screenwriters Association, Inc. (PSA), we are glad you stopped by. Please feel free to browse our site and check out all the cool things PSA has to offer. From networking events like industry Q&As with top film professionals, to writing classes with working screenwriters, to local events for our budding screenwriters, we have much to offer.
Imagine sitting in front of an Oscar winning screenwriter while he tells you how he fixes issues with his screenplay or film finance professionals who teach you how to raise money for your film or getting a lecture from an agent who will teach you how to pitch your story or taking a class from a million dollar screenwriter. Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore because those are a few examples of events we’ve had.
We believe that in order to get better as a writer or filmmaker, you must learn from those who have succeeded in the past. It is not enough to “want” to be good, you need to “learn” how to be good. PSA is all about the “how to” of film and screenwriting. Whether through classes, Q&As or locally led events like table reads and screenplay analyses, we aim to educate. Excited yet? Good. Come join us and be part of the magic that is PSA.
Membership
Membership matters. And it also has priviledges. We offer two levels of Membership. As a member, you will find perks that save you money. Join us today and check out why Phoenix Screenwriters Association is the preeminent screenwriting organization in the Valley.
Events
We’ve got events…from table reads to screenwriting courses to Q&As with industry professionals, PSA is ALL ABOUT EVENTS. Check us out and see why Phoenix Screenwriters Association is the preeminent screenwriting organization in the Valley.
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words so we won’t waste your time with telling you how much fun our events are. Check them out for yourself and see why Phoenix Screenwriters Association is the preeminent screenwriting organization in the Valley.
Blog
Check our blog out and see what our writers are saying. Whether you want writing tips or industry tips, our blog has you covered. Come see why Phoenix Screenwriters Association is the preeminent screenwriting organization in the Valley.
About Us
Phoenix Screenwriters Association (PSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating screenwriters and filmmakers of the future. Through our networking events, screenwriting courses and industry Q&As, we bring Hollywood to Phoenix.
From Our Blog
Diary of a Lost Scribe – Here’s to Hindsight
DIARY OF A LOST SCRIBE Here’s to Hindsight by Carlo Dall’Olmo - President and Board Member of PSA When I was growing up, I often heard the phrase “hindsight is 20/20” and though I understood the meaning in a vague sense, it wasn’t until many years and many mistakes...
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Tools of the Trade: If you want to save your TV pilot, you’ve got to Save The Cat!
If you want to save your TV pilot, you’ve got to Save The Cat!By Jessica Spring Brown, Screenwriter and Board Member of Phoenix Screenwriters Association That’s right. To fix or save your TV pilot, you will need to Save the Cat! first by reading the latest book in...
read moreThree Tips for Slimming Down That Bloated Script
THREE TIPS FOR SLIMMING DOWN THAT BLOATED SCRIPT By Chrysanthy Balis Whether the final page-count is 95 or 130, a great screenplay is a lean read, holding the reader’s attention and delivering all of the screenwriter's intentions with clarity. Much is conveyed with a...
read moreBackstory
Backstory - What? How? How Much?- by T Severe, Ph.D., Screenwriter/filmmaker As screenwriters we’re taught that for a character to be multi-dimensional we often need to create a sufficient backstory to him or her so that the audience has a clearer picture to...
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Diary of a Lost Scribe – Resolutions…here’s to the beginning of the end
DIARY OF A LOST SCRIBE Resolutions…here’s to the beginning of the end by Carlo Dall’Olmo - President and Board Member of PSA It’s officially 2022 – a month into 2022 to be exact! Happy Belated New Year to all my friends. If you are like me – and I sure hope you...
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Screenwriter’s Troubleshooter Unchained by Emmanuel Oberg
Screenwriter’s Troubleshooter Unchained: The Most Common Screenwriting Problems and How to Solve Them By Emmanuel Oberg*by Beverly Nault In a previous post, I reviewed Oberg’s Screenwriting Unchained which explains his Story-Type Method® using a fractal, versatile...
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