The best way to learn about screenwriting is to read screenplays. You can also learn a lot from books by successful screenwriters and other industry insiders. Continue reading Books and More
Category: Resources
Resources for screenwriters, generally links to other websites and content.
Links
General links to websites about screenwriting and filmmaking. These are national and international resources.
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Pittsburgh Resources
Resources in and around Pittsburgh, PA, for screenwriters and filmmakers.
Software for Screenwriters
Though you could write the world’s greatest script on a legal pad or a typewriter, software tools make every stage of the writing process easier and more efficient. Continue reading Software for Screenwriters
Meetings
Our next in-person meeting will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10am at the Mt. Lebanon Library. Bring a few pages to read – with enough copies to have all parts read – or just stop by for the conversation. Hope to see you there!
Support Carnegie Screenwriters
Money raised helps to support our projects such as funding CSW sponsored films and hosting events and workshops.
You can make donations online by clicking on the PayPal button below:
Or you can pay via check or money order:
Checks or money orders may be made payable to Carnegie Screenwriters. You can bring check, money order or cash to a Carnegie Screenwriters meeting or event.
Checks can also be mailed to our treasurer:
Pauline Greenlick
1323 Fairstead Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Leadership
Our current board
Wendy Grube Eiben – President
Caroline Collins – Vice President
Pauline Greenlick – Treasurer
Robert Scott – Communications Coordinator
About
The Carnegie Screenwriters (CSW) is a diverse group of creative individuals of various backgrounds and ages. The group includes writers, filmmakers, film artists, actors, teachers and students. The original group met at Pittsburgh Filmmakers in 1998. Over the years since many other writers and filmmakers have joined the group. While the core group is based in Pittsburgh with members from the tri-state area of Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, we also have participants in California and as far away as Australia. Our Facebook group has over 1,600 members from around the world.
CSW writers have won writing fellowships, won or made the semifinals in screenplay contests, have produced documentaries, acted and directed in film and the theater, made short films and worked on feature films. Some also actively pursue other writing disciplines including playwriting, children’s literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction and freelance journalism.
Some of the group have collaborated on projects in television broadcasting and film.
The group is always open to scriptwriters and filmmakers with a passion for storytelling and making quality films.
Mission Statement
The Carnegie Screenwriters provides an active, supportive community for scriptwriters of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. We work together in an environment of mutual respect and fellowship to share resources, provide encouragement, motivation and constructive feedback on scripts, concepts and works-in-progress. We will network and partner with filmmakers and film organizations to produce quality scripts, films, videos and television.