Mother Nature Has Something In Store For You

Episode SummaryScreenwriter, producer, and Page Craft Writing co-founder Heidi Hornbacher joins Clint to share her journey from UCLA to Los Angeles, founding writing retreats in Italy, and helping writers avoid common pitfalls. Heidi opens up about creative mistakes, the importance of mentorship, and why getting agreements in writing matters. This episode is packed with honest advice, memorable stories, and practical wisdom for anyone pursuing a creative path.Timestamps & Topics (Time is approximate)00:00:02 – Introduction & Guest Overview00:01:04 – Heidi’s Journey & Page Craft00:04:00 – Italy Retreats & Creative Inspiration00:05:57 – Lessons Learned & Writing Mistakes00:08:41 – The Rewrite Process00:10:32 – Breaking into Filmmaking00:13:35 – Saying Yes & Learning on the Job00:16:38 – Mentorship & Community00:20:44 – Directing & Producing00:24:00 – Production Mishaps & Problem Solving (“Washed Away”)00:29:22 – Agreements, Credits & Professional Boundaries00:35:04 – Navigating Low Points & Self-Doubt00:45:12 – Community, Success & Validation00:52:32 – Plugs & Contact InfoKey TakeawaysMistakes are learning opportunities—embrace them!Always get agreements in writing to protect your work and relationships.Mentorship and community are crucial for creative growth.Resilience and adaptability are essential in the unpredictable film industry.Redefine success: it’s about community, learning, and persistence.Resources & LinksPage Craft Writing: https://pagecraftwriting.comSlamdance Script Clinic“Washed Away” (short film) - https://youtu.be/OMi51zjil5c?si=E1aqpu2tVPreiVtdEast Side Writers Meetup (Los Angeles)WGA West: https://www.wga.org/contracts/contracts/mbaHeidi’s interview with Canvas Rebel - https://canvasrebel.com/meet-heidi-hornbacher/Clint’s Newsletter: https://clinttill.substack.com/Clint’s Linktree: https://linktree.com/clinttillConnect with Heidi HornbacherX (Twitter), Blue Sky, Instagram, LinkedIn: @HeidiHornbacherWebsite: https://heidihornbacher.comCalls to ActionSubscribe and leave a review!Share this episode with a friend in the creative industry.Join the East Side Writers Meetup if you’re in LA.Check out Page Craft’s Italy Retreat for immersive writing experiences.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clinttill.substack.com/subscribe