The Screenwriter’s Forge
5.0 · 17 reviews
Private
745 members
Free
🎬 Upcoming Workshop: What I Learned Writing Shrek 2 And How It Can Bring YOUR Script to Life, by $2.5 Billion screenwriter, David Stem.
You've taken the courses. Read the books. Hit every beat on the outline.
Yet your script still gets ignored.
The problem isn't structure. It's character. And in this workshop, I'll show you why.
Inside, you get member prices/access to powerful tools you can't find anywhere else, including:
✅ THE PRIMAL FORGE GPT, trained on 25+ years writing for DreamWorks, Disney, and Paramount Drop in your scene, watch it help bring your story to life.
✅ THE PRIMAL READ, a deep diagnosis of your script, what to fix and how. It gives you clear marching orders for how to move ahead to build a powerful draft.
✅ A community of 700+ writers
Screenwriter J. David Stem:
🔥 Emmy-nominated
🔥 Shrek 2, Jimmy Neutron, Disenchanted
🔥 $2.5B in box office
🔥 25+ years with Disney, Paramount, DreamWorks
🔥 Now in YOUR corner, helping bring YOUR scripts to life.
Save your seat today 💪
5.0 · 17 reviews
Michael Brown
This is a wonderful resource for people of limited means and resources to access truly phenomenal script writing services. The advice and mentorship is tailored to your strengths and keenly invested in your future success. But Mr. Stem is also quick to remind you that success in the screenwriting realm is entirely dependent on how hard you are willing to work in applying his guidance and suggestions. He is not going to provide you any short cuts but he will steer you clear of dead ends.
16d ago · Still a paying member after 1 month
Krystel Biasotti
This is the one! David has an unmatched and proven ability to understand what you’re trying to do with a script and make it stronger without losing your voice - and his delivery actually makes you want to write! The Screenwriter’s Forge goes beyond the writing itself with business sessions, industry guidance, tools, and career advice. The community is positive, welcoming, and supportive. You leave each session with clarity, direction, and friends who genuinely want to see you succeed!
Aug 2026 · Still a paying member after 9 months
Marc Ardizzone
A fantastic network of serious writers at all different phases of their careers. Very supportive, insightful, and inspirational. I finally found my people and if you are serious about writing great screenplays, you will feel the same.
Aug 2026 · Still a paying member after 3 months
Katherynne Martin
I can not say enough about how amazing The Screenwriter’s Forge is. David Stem is building something so special and so collaborative, there is nothing like it. He is “THE REAL DEAL” - check out his work on IMDB if you need the proof, but honestly just have a conversation with him. He is so down to earth and has so much knowledge that he WANTS to share with you. I have very limited writing experience but I’m excited to get the stories out of my head and onto the page with Screenwriter’s Forge!
Aug 2026 · Still a paying member after 10 months
Joshua Ortega
The People are wonderful and want to help you. Being apart of this group has been a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to learn more. The writers forge is amazing and my script has grown because of this. If you love screenwriting, this is a place for you.
Aug 2026 · Still a paying member after 3 months
The Screenwriter’s Forge
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Get live coaching on YOUR pages from Shrek 2 screenwriter, J. David Stem. $2.5 billion in box office experience inside.
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