Testimonials

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

Teri Schwartz, Dean of UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television

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

Bonnie Bruckheimer, Producer, Beaches, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood 

"Margaret has incredible insight to what makes a story work AND what doesn't make a story work. Over the years I struggled with my writing and could never figure out why the pieces weren't working. After listening and learning from Margaret, a thousand light bulbs went off.

She's great at diagnosing the weaknesses and strengths of each piece - whether it's a novel, screen play, short story or concept. She's also a 'writing surgeon' - precise with her insight and comments. She's as deft as a surgeon too, excising what needs to be removed and repairing what needs to be fixed. She's amazing. And she does it all the while with extreme professionalism and grace.

She's great at diagnosing the weaknesses and strengths of each piece - whether it's a novel, screen play, short story or concept. She's also a 'writing surgeon' - precise with her insight and comments. She's as deft as a surgeon too, excising what needs to be removed and repairing what needs to be fixed. She's amazing. And she does it all the while with extreme professionalism and grace."

Leslie Hayashi, award-winning author of six children’s books

"I can always count on Margaret to help me make order out of plot chaos and to inspire me to dig deeper.  Hooray for Margaret!"

Lynne Wikoff, author of “Tutu Knows Best” and “A Butterfly Tale”

“Margaret South's writing classes have been a major catalyst for me in achieving my dream of becoming a successful author.  Her sense of story, unique perspective, and endearing positivity brings out the talent in each of her students, young and old, and everyone in between. I can't imagine anyone could do it better."

Paul Flentge, author of “Path of the Wolf” and “Chopping Ice”

“Margaret South has the rare gift of inspiring others to reach ever deeper levels of creativity.  Her keen intelligence and gentle encouragement will show you where you can go, and offer clear insightful guidance on how to get there.  Everyone benefits from her spirited enthusiasm.”

Alice Anne Parker, author of “Understand Your Dreams” and “The Last of the Dream People”

“Every class, I walk away astounded.  The direct approach and sizeable experience you bring to these classes are worth much more than what you ask us to make the checks out for. Thank you for making it all accessible.”

Lisa Asagi, author of “Physics” and “Twelve Scenes from 10AM”

"They say that writing can't be taught. Margaret proves them wrong. Her class leads any writer along a brightly lit, well sign-posted path to success."

Pat Godfrey, author