The Mentorship Program

Weekly Support for Screenwriters Who Are Ready to Level Up

The next session of The Mentorship Program begins Monday, February 2, meeting every Monday from 8:00 - 10:00pm EST for two months.

This is a focused, community-driven mentorship for screenwriters who are serious about strengthening their craft, understanding the business, and building confidence in their voice—on the page and in the room.

Why This Program Exists

Too many writers are left asking:
  • Where do I get reliable information?
  • Who can I ask honest questions?
  • How do I grow without waiting years for access?
Mentorship in this industry is often hard to find, it's gatekept, oversubscribed, or unavailable. This program was built to change that.
Here, mentorship is consistent, practical, and human.

Program Structure

  • Live Sessions: Weekly on Mondays

  • Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST

  • Duration: 2 months

  • Format: Live on Zoom (replays available)

Each session includes:

  • A focused mini-lesson on a topic that matters to working writers

  • Page workshop (up to 4 pages or one scene submitted)

  • Real-time feedback on story, structure, and character

  • Open Q&A — ask what you really want to know

Your pages can come from:

  • A feature screenplay

  • A TV pilot

  • A short film

Pages are read aloud and discussed in a supportive, professional environment.

What We’ll Cover

Topics may include:

  • Pitching yourself and your work

  • Agents, managers, and representation

  • Outlining without hating the process

  • Navigating the ups and downs of the industry

  • Writing room dynamics and politics

  • Building and financing independent films

  • Casting your projects

  • Festivals, fellowships, and competitions

  • Where the money actually is

You’re encouraged to bring real questions, real challenges, and real goals.

Writing Exercises

Each month includes practical, hands-on exercises designed to:

  • Strengthen your current project

  • Clarify your voice and intent

  • Help you immediately apply what we discuss

Assignments are tailored to your goals, not busywork.

Who This Is For

This mentorship is for screenwriters who:

  • Want consistent feedback and accountability

  • Are open to learning and revising

  • Are ready to advocate for their voice

  • Want to understand both craft and career

You don’t need to be “industry ready.”
You do need to be committed.

The Outcome

Not only will this program give you tools and techniques to strengthen your writing—it will also give you the confidence to ask for what you need.

Because writing isn’t just about what’s on the page.
It’s about how you show up, how you speak about your work, and how you claim space for your stories.

The real power of The Mentorship Program isn’t just better scripts—it’s stronger, more self-assured writers.

Session Details

📅 Start Date: Monday, February 2
⏰ Time: 8:00–10:00pm EST
🗓️ Schedule: Every Monday for 2 months
💵 $200/month

👉 Register here to reserve your spot

Welcome to Craig T. Williams’ 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)

For Mentorship Info

Praise f 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

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.

Your Questions, Answered

  • A: Live on Zoom, with replays available within 48 hours.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • Writers at any stage who want consistent feedback, accountability, and community.

  • In the membership, we focus on smaller sections, up to four pages or one scene at a time so you get clear, targeted feedback you can apply right away. If you’d like a deep dive on your whole script, you’ll also have access to exclusive discounts on private consultations with Craig.

  • You’re welcome to join month-to-month. Stay as long as it’s useful to your writing journey.

  • The feedback and exercises are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re writing your first short film, finishing your first draft or refining a pilot for submission, I’m making room for YOU.

  • This is a 100% SAFE SPACE. I guarantee you, if you have that question, others do as well. There are no basic questions.

  • Many programs only accept a handful of writers per year. And you have to be really advanced and you have to be really connected. This is designed to be an accessible, consistent space for mentorship, craft, and community without the gatekeeping.

  • This program is intentionally priced to be accessible. For a minimal monthly fee, you get ongoing access to my experience as a working writer and producer, along with practical guidance, accountability, and real industry insight.