Category Archives: PageCraft Writing

Wrong Reasons

Posted on March 25, 2019 by heidihornbacher

I was chatting with a fellow script coach about her new client. She was excited about his project; it was a really cool premise; and he seemed open to feedback—always important to ask even though it seems obvious. She was, … Continue reading →

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Roma and the Passive Protagonist

Posted on March 16, 2019 by heidihornbacher

I’m pleased to turn this space over to my partner in PageCraft (and life), Carlo Cavagna:  We just saw Alfonso Cuarón’s brilliant ROMA, which has us thinking about passive protagonists. Every screenwriting resource (including us, we admit) will teach that … Continue reading →

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Barf Drafts

Posted on March 4, 2019 by heidihornbacher

“The outline’s done! Write the script and we’ll be in production!” declared a director friend I’d been working with. My heart palpitated. As one of my favorite Coen brothers character says: “would that t’were so simple.” We’d worked on the … Continue reading →

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Coach Notes – The Book Of Henry

Posted on June 29, 2017 by heidihornbacher

So many films would be better films had they gotten coaching and feedback at the script stage. By helping you avoid pitfalls that trip up even the pros, our goal at PageCraft is to help writers craft watertight scripts that … Continue reading →

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She Persists

Posted on April 8, 2017 by heidihornbacher

I’m so flattered and honored by this article from Rewire on my script coaching, video production, and how I got here.

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Common Script Mistakes: The Lucky 13

Posted on July 7, 2016 by heidihornbacher

I recently guest lectured a class for Slamdance and Roadmap Writers on pitch polishing. We talked about common format mistakes I see as a contest reader, and looked at how story structure and character motivations feed into a log line … Continue reading →

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Stuck in your script? Have a breakdown – Tips from a script coach

Posted on February 8, 2016 by heidihornbacher

We’ve all been there. You start off with an idea that you know has legs. There are captivating characters, fun twists, and maybe an original set piece (no one has driven a Lamborghini onto a helicopter yet!) or deep emotional … Continue reading →

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Script Notes

Posted on May 30, 2015 by heidihornbacher

As a script contest reader, I see the whole gamut from utter crap to sparks of brilliance. There are some writers I want to grab by the collar and say “please, delete your copy of Final Draft and do the … Continue reading →

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Putting Your Writing First

Posted on January 6, 2015 by heidihornbacher

In case you haven’t seen, PageCraft has posted many 2015 screenwriting retreats and workshops. The first one is a “Break Your Story” weekend focused on screenplay structure. Personally, structure is the biggest stumbling block for me so I’m always thrilled … Continue reading →

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