The Screenwriter’s Forge
5.0 · 17 reviews
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925 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
Godfrey Virgile
Life changing! The Writer's Forge has transformed me as a writer for the better. My work has improved and shown real results which led it to be a finalist for a film festival! Truly David's teaching and guidance helped me develop my writer's eyes and voice. He is always honest and makes sure your strengths are heightened to make sure you are creating authentic stories you love, that work. This community has welcomed me with open arms and everyone is honest in their feedback and are true friends
Aug 2026 · Still a paying member after 9 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
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.
24d ago · Still a paying member after 2 months
Chad Gregory
Working with David Stem and The Writers Forge changed more than my script. It changed me as an artist. I came in knowing what I wanted to say, but not how to let the story say it for me. Now I think less about “writing” and more about recreating the conditions under which I see the world, so the audience doesn’t just see what I saw, they experience it too. 💡 That’s been my lightbulb moment. Somewhere along the way, I stopped shaping my script, it started shaping me. And man, am I grateful.
Aug 2026 · Still a paying member after 3 months
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 10 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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