Overcoming Writer’s Block: Tools and Tricks for Screenwriters

Learn from Emmy-nominated writers and producers behind Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale!

Get practical tools, mindset shifts, and exercises you can use to overcome writer’s block—for good!

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 webinar is now available to watch on-demand and no longer live.

Writer’s block doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re a writer. And the good news? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck. In today’s landscape, where originality and emotional truth matter more than ever, learning how to move through writer’s block is a game-changer. This exclusive Stage 32 webinar will help you shift your mindset, recharge your creative energy, and reconnect with the reason you started writing in the first place!

Writer’s block is often treated like a rite of passage—but it’s actually a signal. A signal that something needs attention: maybe your story’s spark has dimmed, maybe perfectionism is in the driver’s seat, or maybe your creative well is just dry. In this exclusive Stage 32 lab, Emmy-nominated writers John Herrera and Nina Fiore will help you diagnose and dismantle the myths surrounding writer’s block. They’ll show you how to turn what feels like failure into valuable feedback—and keep moving forward, with purpose.

John Herrera and Nina Fiore are no strangers to high-stakes storytelling. As Emmy-nominated writers and producers on The Handmaid’s Tale, they’ve helped craft one of the most compelling narratives in modern television. Their credits also include Netflix’s BLOOM, USA’s The Purge, Syfy’s Nightflyers, Blood Drive, Alphas, and Eureka. Through it all, they’ve learned how to push through creative resistance—and they’re bringing those hard-earned lessons directly to you.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to name and navigate the real reasons you feel stuck—whether it’s fear, fatigue, or the myth of perfectionism. With practical exercises, a mindset reset, and guidance from two powerhouse showrunners, you’ll walk away with tools to beat the block and reclaim your momentum!

Praise for Nina and John's Stage 32 Teaching:

"Nina and John are fantastic. Not only as writers on one of my favorite shows ever, but as educators. I really learned so much from them. Thank you." -- Martina M. 

"It's easy to see why these two are Emmy-nominated!" -- Morgan L.

"Wow. I'm blown away by the quality of teaching with this one. Some of the best educators on Stage 32." -- Rishi L.