Welcome to The Writer’s Forge

A screenwriting community on Skool, led by J. David Stem \(Shrek 2, Disenchanted, Rugrats; $2.5B box office\), built to help you conquer the self-doubt and writer’s block holding you back.

If you’re tired of second-guessing every line, stalling at page 30, or watching ideas die — you’re not broken. You’re a writer.

I made all those classic mistakes. Know why?

Because we’ve been fed recycled advice from fake gurus who’ve never sold a script but keep shilling PDFs and formulas promising easy fixes.

Here’s the truth: writing is damn hard. Great writing’s harder. It takes talent, yes — but more than that, it takes discipline and the guts to stay in the fight even when you feel lost.

Inside The Forge:
• Hot-Seat Feedback from a pro
• 10 Ironclad Rules for a Writing Life
• Accountability that builds focus
• Community. Don't face the blank page alone.

Ready to work?

Step into The Forge.

We’re waiting for you.