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It has truly been a highlight of my writing journey to take part in Craig’s mentorship program. It came at exactly the time I needed it and gave me a huge boost of confidence, not only through the techniques I learned, but also through a powerful shift in my mindset.

Craig taught us the industry standards while also emphasizing when to throw them out and trust our inner voice. While past mentorships I’ve experienced were typically one-on-one, being mentored by Craig in a small group created a real sense of community. It allowed me to learn from my peers and reminded me that I’m not alone in the many feelings that come and go on the path to becoming a professional writer.

Because the program was held via Zoom and was mindful of my current financial situation, it felt genuinely accessible and added to my life rather than becoming another obligation in an already busy schedule. What I loved most, though, was that it’s clear Craig truly cares about giving back and breaking down barriers created by industry gatekeepers. That alone made the dream of becoming a professional screenwriter feel far more possible.

I’m immensely grateful to have been part of this program, especially during such an unpredictable time in the industry, and I’ve already been referring my friends so as not to gatekeep myself! :))

-Daryl Bright Clay

I've been screenwriting for some time, but I had felt stuck about how to move forward.  Then I signed up for Craig T. Williams's mentorship program. It was the game-changer I didn't know I needed. Craig is all about lifting you up, helping you to step into your brilliance, and unequivocally reflecting back the value you and your storytelling have in the world. His integrity, wit, devotion, contagious energy, generosity of spirit, and genuine desire for all of his mentees to succeed gave me not only the boost I needed, but also the information necessary to start carving a path forward. I can't speak highly enough about my experience of and gratitude for Craig and his mentorship screenwriting program

- Elizabeth Aaron

I do want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your patience and guidance these last couple of months. I am so much further along in finding my voice and I never would've gotten here without your help. I didn't even know what it meant to have a voice before joining this group. This has quite literally changed my life and I am so grateful for your generosity of time and effort into our individual stories. 

-Tilesha Brown

Craig is for real-real, meaning he tells us writers and artists the truth AND does it in ways we can relate to, understand, take in and USE! No matter what the challenge or block is - he breaks it down so we can process the issue to get our own collaborative “a-ha” with him. Then he always follows that wowsa moment with an actionable item that is not only doable but inspiring and expansive. Yet, even beyond all this wisdom that he serves up to me as a writer, what I love most about Craig is that he cares with all his heart. He cares about the process, the craft, the industry and through his mentorship, I feel more powerful than I ever have before. 

-Marc Santa Maria

Craig has a great eye and ear and an uncanny ability to get to the heart of your story. After a rut of not writing for a couple years, his class got me writing and dreaming again. Craig’s generosity of spirit and keen eye for story translate into useful notes and questions that have guided the early stages of my writing as well as my subsequent rewrites. His feedback has been invaluable. I’m so thankful for Craig’s mentorship and the community he builds. I highly recommend anything Craig does, because it’s always on point. Sign up!!

-Monique Hazeur

Not only is Craig an amazing writer, but he’s also an amazing mentor. I joined his mentorship program because I needed guidance. I needed someone to help me turn my ideas into actual words on the page. His tips, tools, and decades of experience did exactly that for me. I’m already planning to join again in 2026.
If you’re stuck in a writing slump like I was and want straightforward, no-BS feedback and sincere guidance, Craig is absolutely the mentor to go with. 

-Jeremy Patterson

I just applied for a short film grant. Part of the application was pitching myself and I am very thankful that this mentorship has included that. Mine still isn't perfect, but I was able to pitch both myself and my project within their given 3-min time limit, so again, thank you for all of your help! 

This mentorship has been THE most helpful, motivating, and supportive thing that I've done since gaining my MFA! I greatly appreciate you and this program!

-EJ Baptiste