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.
Having trouble developing a brilliant story idea into a screenplay?
Latest News & Events
- Demystifying the Writers Room with Liz Hara is returning soon. Stay tuned for a date in summer 2024.
- Our next Concept to Pages workshop begins September 7, 2024. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is August 7, 2024.
- Our next California Rewriting Lab takes place October 12-20, 2024. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is August 18, 2024.
- Our next Italy Screenwriting Retreat takes place May 25 to June 7, 2025. For the first time, single week options are available!
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
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
Testimonials
Working with a client on genre & how tone can draw a reader in or not. She's a novelist, new to the form. We started with an example of a basic visual:
Joe punches Kyle, Kyle crumples to the ground.
Sure, that's fine, it conveys a visual, it's straight forward. But...🧵