Welcome to the
Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance

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About us...

Five Des Moines area writers founded The Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance (ISA) in May 1997. Today, ISA membership includes over forty professional and part-time scriptwriters from across Iowa. Some are accomplished playwrights and screenwriters, and others are aspiring writers.

ISA member playwrights have had their plays performed on stages across the country. Screenwriter members have garnered awards and some have had their scripts produced and screened.

ISA special events have included performances of six, member written plays at Living History Farms in central Iowa, and filming of three, member written short screenplays.

Monthly ISA programs and workshops for members build and enhance writing skills. Industry professionals bring insights to marketing, refining, protecting, and enhancing scripts. Organized readings of member scripts provide evaluation and commentary from other members.

Script development, from initial ideas to polished final drafts, is supported through continuous review and encouragement from fellow members. The goal of this website is to provide a source for up-to-date information on meetings, events, resources and member accomplishments.

Most importantly, the Iowa Scriptwriter’s Alliance has provided Iowa scriptwriters with access to and support from other scriptwriters. All are in the ISA to teach, learn and perfect the art and craft of scriptwriting.

Click here for a history of the founding of our organization, and a list of events.

Mission Statement:

An organization dedicated to improving the art and craft of scriptwriters through education, communication and participation

Activities include:

• Providing programs and services designed to build and enhance writing skills
• Offering and receiving feedback on screen and stage play ideas, treatments and scripts
• Sharing information on contests and other avenues for publicity & marketing of finished scripts
• Organizing readings of member scripts
• Participating with the Iowa Motion Picture Association, Iowa Film Office, and other organizations to enhance membership and programs
• Communicating with like organizations in other states
• Identifying potential funding sources to enable script production
  

Services include:

• Member education
• Workshops on the art and craft of script writing
• Information on festivals and contests
• Discounts on workshops and materials
• Informal script critiques by fellow members
• Potential of organized reading and critiquing of member scripts

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