We offer tools, not rules, that you can use to develop your story and craft superior pages, every time. Our structure, mentorship, and focus on storytelling foundations helps both aspiring and experienced screenwriters succeed.
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Latest News & Events
- Our summer Concept to Pages begins September 6, 2025. We are accepting scholarship applications (deadline August 3).
- Our next Writing Is Rewriting online workshop begins September 14, 2025.
- Our next California Rewriting Lab is October 11-19, 2025. Scholarship application deadline: August 15, 2025.
- The Queen’s Path, a guide for crafting compelling for women’s narratives, takes place over two sessions, September 6 & 13, 2025.
- Our founding Italy Screenwriting Retreat mentor Paul Chitlik returns with a new workshop and book, The Screenwriting Sensei, on October 7, 2025.
- 4-time Emmy Winner Liz Hara returns to present her popular interactive workshop, Demystifying The Writers Room, on October 21, 2025. Spots are limited.
- Our next Italy Screenwriting Retreat dates have been announced: May 24-June 6, 2026. Single week options are available.
- The Ladies’ Room comedy lab in Italy for female writers, with Emmy-winners Liz Hara and Jill Twiss, runs June 8-15, 2026.
Frustrated by industry notes on your script?
- Our collaborative, nurturing workshops and residential writing labs grow your skills and bring your ideas to fruition.
- Our script feedback services provide a clear roadmap for your rewrites.
- Our coaching & consulting services offer ongoing support, whatever your writing goals.
Heidi's Blog
Heidi’s Blog: The Power of a Wordless Story
Heidi’s Blog: The Power of a Wordless Story
Heidi’s Blog: My Old Ass and Arrival
Heidi’s Blog: My Old Ass and Arrival
Heidi’s Blog: The Power of Subtext
Heidi’s Blog: The Power of Subtext
Heidi’s Blog: The Power of Context
Heidi’s Blog: The Power of Context
Guest Post: Taking Risks
Guest Post: Taking Risks
Heidi’s Blog: The Quiet Girl – Thoughts on Hidden Story Structure
Heidi’s Blog: The Quiet Girl – Thoughts on Hidden Story Structure
Getting nowhere with screenplay contests and coverage?
“As a long-time coach and contest judge, I can tell on the first page if a script is going to be an engaging or painful read. We created PageCraft to help you solve your script’s problems or avoid them in the first place. Many of our clients have gone on to find representation, win contests, and become working writers. Let us help you unlock the potential of your writing and craft a script that judges and executives can’t put down.”
— Heidi Hornbacher
