The true gem has been the small group sessions with Margaret South. During the last three sessions, I have learned more about the craft of storytelling than I did during my MFA or any other writing class (formal or informal). My decade-long journey of learning the craft of writing never satisfactorily answered, "What is a story?" Margaret has answered this question.

Margaret South not only understands what it takes to write a great story, she has a gift for teaching others how. After taking her Beat Sheet class, I have developed the skills to put my ideas on the page in a way that yields a professional and sellable screenplay. Margaret South has taken her years of Hollywood success and married them with a curriculum that breaks down the rules of screenwriting into a clear and thoughtful process that works! Margaret South’s Beat Sheet class is a must for anyone who wants to write a screenplay that will sell. She has the skill and real-world experience within the Hollywood system to help others succeed. Most importantly, Margaret South is a first-rate teacher who designs her curriculum in a way that is clear and useful.

Margaret South is an exceptional screenwriting teacher who combines her extensive industry experience with a deep understanding of all storytelling fundamentals. Her ability to provide clear, constructive feedback helps her students refine and elevate their scripts. Her infectious passion energizes every class, making them not only educational but immensely enjoyable.”

When I finished my most recent manuscript, The Collectors, I asked Margaret to give it a read. She came back with editorial comments that were clear and focused. She helped me make the novel better. I am inordinately grateful for her discerning eye and editorial finesse.”

When All Girl Productions acquired the rights to the book Beaches, it needed a lot of work to adapt it for the screen. Margaret worked with the writer to accomplish that, and guided her to write the memorable screenplay it became."

Margaret South is an enormously talented and successful creative producer and writer. She has that rare ability to take a script, get a green light, and get the movie made."

Would not be possible without the expertise of writing coach Margaret South. I was amazed at her wordsmithing, storyline and organization skills. She could perform magic with my writings.