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Writing Is Rewriting

Time & Location: 10am-1pm Pacific Time, online on Zoom
Winter Session: weekly; Sunday, January 11 – Sunday, March 1, 2026
Spring Session: weekly; Saturday, March 21 – Saturday, May 16, 2026 (no session April 4)
Summer Session: weekly; Sunday, June 21 – Sunday, August 23, 2026 (no session July 5 & August 9)
Autumn Session: Residential Lab in Inverness, California (October 3-11, 2026)

Leader: Heidi Hornbacher

For writers who desire a supportive framework in which to complete a screenplay or launch a rewrite. Familiarity with our methodology or other screenwriting training is recommended.

Over eight weeks we will dive deep into your film or television script, looking at it from different angles and putting it through enriching diagnostics. Our exercises and talks will give you a fresh perspective on your pages, so your story and characters develop layers and nuance. Each week we will also table-read a section of your script, so you can put your new tools to work. This workshop will take your craft to the next level, and we can celebrate your progress together.

Between sessions, we offer 1-to-1 time to help you with any individual questions or issues (a half hour each week).

The support doesn’t end there. After the workshop is over, you may take advantage of a Script Consultation for 50% off and our affordable Alumni Drop-In sessions, designed especially for those who need a little extra time to finish their draft.

Price: $590 (8 weeks)

  • A 10% discount is available for alumni of PageCraft’s Northern California retreat, Italy retreat, or a previous Writing is Rewriting workshop.
  • We will invoice participants through PayPal. If you wish to use a credit card, you can do so through PayPal.

How to Apply

Please write to us at info@pagecraftwriting.com if you are interested. If you are new to PageCraft, we suggest that you complete our Concept to Pages workshop prior to this one for a thorough grounding in our character and structure tools. If you prefer to apply to this workshop, please include in your email one 5-page writing sample and answers to the following questions. We will then schedule a conversation with you, so we can discuss your interest and background.

  1. What is your screenwriting experience? (max 75 words)
  2. What is a brief description or logline of the script you would like to rewrite? (max 75 words)
  3. Why does this story matter to you? Why do you want to write it? (max 75 words)
  4. What is your favorite piece of writing advice or mentoring that you’ve received? (max 75 words)
  5. What is a writing note you have received that you disagreed with, and how did you handle it? (max 75 words)
  6. How did you hear about PageCraft?

Important Notes

  • Cancellation Policy: 72 hours before the workshop begins, 20% of the registration fee becomes nonrefundable. If you must withdraw after that point, we will refund a pro-rated amount (net of the nonrefundable 20 percent) based on the number of sessions remaining. No refunds will be made if you cancel with two or fewer sessions remaining.
  • The interaction and feedback among writers is part of the value of this workshop. We expect all to participate fully, with cameras turned on. We are happy to discuss any special circumstances.
  • We expect all participants to adhere to our Code of Conduct. PageCraft reserves the right to refuse service or remove participants from the workshop for any reason, including abusive or unkind behavior toward others. Our cancellation policy will apply.
  • Other than the registration fee (per the terms of our cancellation policy), PageCraft is not responsible for costs incurred by participants or prospective participants.
  • For the discounted script Consultation, scripts must be submitted within 2 months of the final workshop session, and it must be a version of the script created or rewritten during the workshop. Otherwise normal rates apply.
  • Two Alumni Drop-In sessions are included in the registration fee, provided they are used within 2 months of the final workshop session, and provided that you present pages from the script created or rewritten during the workshop. Otherwise normal rates apply.