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I teach because I believe in writers. I believe in community. And I believe that knowledge shouldn’t be gatekept.

I offer workshops, seminars, and labs on both the craft and the business of being a writer. Everything I’ve learned from decades in the trenches, shared with honesty, humor, and zero ego.

Welcome to the No Guru Zone.
where MENTORSHIP is real, practical,
and rooted in respect, not ego.

I’m a MENTOR, and I wear that with pride. I walk the walk, I talk the f*cking talk.
I’ve taught and lectured at film festivals, colleges and universities around the country:
Wesleyan University
NYU
New York Film Academy
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Essence Film Festival
Antioch College
BRIC Media Makers
Federation of Drama Schools
Writer’s Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard
Women of Color Unite
The Craft Institute
Filmshop (The Writers Den)
Black Screenwriters Facebook Group (22,000 Members)

For Mentorship Info
For TV writers, the clock starts ticking immediately. If the first five pages don’t hook them, specifically Page One, agents check out and execs move on. This workshop gives you the precise tools to ensure your opening pages demand attention."

For TV writers, the clock starts ticking immediately. If the first five pages don’t hook them, specifically Page One, agents check out and execs move on. This workshop gives you the precise tools to ensure your opening pages demand attention."

Outlining is often the hardest part of the process. In this workshop, we break down exactly how to 'outsmart' the structure, giving you the tools to build a solid foundation before you write a single scene.

Outlining is often the hardest part of the process. In this workshop, we break down exactly how to 'outsmart' the structure, giving you the tools to build a solid foundation before you write a single scene.

Keynote Speaker at the 25th Anniversary of the African American Women In Cinema Film Festival

Keynote Speaker at the 25th Anniversary of the African American Women In Cinema Film Festival

In 2025, I was a featured panelist at the prestigious Micheaux Film Festival. It was an honor to take the stage to discuss the craft of TV writing and connect with the next generation of diverse storytellers.

In 2025, I was a featured panelist at the prestigious Micheaux Film Festival. It was an honor to take the stage to discuss the craft of TV writing and connect with the next generation of diverse storytellers.

Presented by The CRAFT Institute, The Writers Retreat was spearheaded by Creative Director Craig T. Williams and Associate Creative Director Ash McKinnies, with operations led by Emily Goes. The leadership team also featured Film, TV & New Media Cons

Presented by The CRAFT Institute, The Writers Retreat was spearheaded by Creative Director Craig T. Williams and Associate Creative Director Ash McKinnies, with operations led by Emily Goes. The leadership team also featured Film, TV & New Media Consultant Dr. Nsenga Burton and CRAFT Founder/Executive Director Dr. Monica W. Ndounou.

“Crafting Multidimensional Characters for Screenwriters” was a free Zoom workshop designed to help writers deepen their character work and strengthen the emotional engine of their stories. Attendees walked away with real, easy-to-use tools for buildi

“Crafting Multidimensional Characters for Screenwriters” was a free Zoom workshop designed to help writers deepen their character work and strengthen the emotional engine of their stories. Attendees walked away with real, easy-to-use tools for building stronger character arcs, grounding their characters’ choices in truth, and making them feel alive on the page and unforgettable on the screen.

'Connecting Changes Everything, with young Filmmakers at Tribeca Film Festival.

'Connecting Changes Everything, with young Filmmakers at Tribeca Film Festival.

Sharing my rep journey in “The Agent Talk." The real play-by-play of how I got my represented, the mistakes I made, the wins I earned, and the small, smart moves you can make to get attention from agents and managers.

Sharing my rep journey in “The Agent Talk." The real play-by-play of how I got my represented, the mistakes I made, the wins I earned, and the small, smart moves you can make to get attention from agents and managers.

Getting into the Warner Bros. Discovery Access Writers Program was a huge moment for me (yes, the name is a mouthful , it used to be the HBO Writers Program). In this session, I shared my experience inside the program and pulled back the curtain on

Getting into the Warner Bros. Discovery Access Writers Program was a huge moment for me (yes, the name is a mouthful , it used to be the HBO Writers Program). In this session, I shared my experience inside the program and pulled back the curtain on the process, including what I’ve learned from being part of several fellowships and labs over the years. I offered real insights into writing the application and essays that can give you a leg up, based on what actually works and what helped me stand out.

A screenshot from one of my Zoom workshops, featuring a whole crew of dynamic writers from my Mentorship Program showing up and doing the work.

A screenshot from one of my Zoom workshops, featuring a whole crew of dynamic writers from my Mentorship Program showing up and doing the work.

In my opinion, the Personal Pitch is the most powerful tool every creative needs, and it isn’t taught anywhere. It’s usually shared only in fellowships or very expensive classes. “Who are you?” and “Why do you write?” That’s the real heart of any pit

In my opinion, the Personal Pitch is the most powerful tool every creative needs, and it isn’t taught anywhere. It’s usually shared only in fellowships or very expensive classes. “Who are you?” and “Why do you write?” That’s the real heart of any pitch. In this seminar, I broke down how to build a Personal Pitch that actually sounds like you, and I gave away the real secrets of pitching yourself to a rep, a showrunner, or even an investor.

From the Mentorship Program.

  • This has quite literally changed my life...

    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

  • The Game Changer I didn't know I needed...

    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