TESTIMONIALS
"I was extremely lucky to have Mike as my first screenwriting teacher. His passion for the craft, constant encouragement, professional experience, and skill for teaching not only helped me improve my writing, but instilled a desire to pursue the craft seriously."
Walker Mcknight
“Michael is a wealth of sound, practical advice. I learned more about the business and craft of screenwriting from two days with him, than from all the writing books I’d read in the previous four years.”
Adam Sullivan
“Michael has been gifted with decades of professional screenwriting experience, and his knack for the craft and the business has helped a lot of us.”
Jeremy Kinnard
"I took the screenwriting course from Michael and learned a lot about the basic craft. He used great examples and explained things in a manner that made them easy to comprehend. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to explore this area of movie making as well as having an expert critique your work."
Mike Smith
"Michael's feedback on my screenplays has been consistently outstanding for the 20 years I've been a working screenwriter in Hollywood. I would strongly urge any writer to take his workshop, whether they're a professional veteran of the craft or just starting out."
Carter Blanchard
“Thank you, for an AWESOME weekend of loaded Screenwriting fun, facts, food....... And not to mention, shits and giggles! I loved it all! I left feeling sad that the class had ended because I was beginning to feel like I had finally found a band of brothers and sisters that I could share something unique with that I could not share with anyone else in my daily life. Excitement fills my soul, because I know that you have helped open a doorway for me (a Pastry Chef), to step through and begin my journey as a Screen Writer.
Irene
"Get off your ass and go to the screenwriter class. Successful people know that if you want to accomplish something great you need an outstanding mentor. Michael Lucker has the passion and knowledge to help light your creative fire. After you go to the class you will have the skills to write a screenplay and get it to Hollywood."
Tyler S.
“I highly recommend Michael Lucker’s Screenwriter School for anyone trying to master the art of screenwriting, from novice writers to those who have a few screenplays under their belt. In addition to being a gifted writer, Michael Lucker is a great teacher. His method of writing is very easy to understand, and he provides clear explanations to help students master the various components of a top-notch screenplay. I left the class with practical principles to apply to my writing and a better understanding of how to make my screenplay stand apart.”
LaTina Emerson
"Michael Lucker's Screenwriting 101 is fantastic. His combination of humor, live action excerpts and sample scripts makes the class interesting and entertaining. I've read every screenplay book out there and still learned new things in this class. Michael is a great teacher and I would recommend this class to beginners as well as those who have been wrting screenplays for a while."
- Lance Money
"You can read all the screenwriting books in the world, but there's no substitute for hearing about the craft and the business directly from a pro like Michael. This was 2 days of inspiring and practical learning that would be hard to find anywhere outside of L.A."
Matt Hoffman
"The screenwriting workshop was amazing! Michael is great! I want to be a film producer and for that I want to understand every part of the process of making a movie. So even not being a writer I felt inspired to write something after his workshop. And If I come up with a great idea now I know how to write a screenplay!!"
Adriana Leao
“Thank you, Michael, for the class this weekend. it was worth the drive. I was so inspired by you and I learned a lot about screenwriting that I did not know but thought I did. I hope to meet you again.”
Michael W. Bell
“Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom and experiences in the film biz this weekend. The personal stories of your path from Ramen Noodles to a post box flooded with residual checks made us all feel that hope exists. With hard work, talent, and a few breaks, who knows what unforeseen opportunities will present themselves.”
Margaret Holmes
“If you've ever had a good idea in writing and didn't know where to begin or wanted to expand your knowledge on screenwriting Michael Lucker is "that guy." I learned so much from him. It's a great experience to be in a room full of other creatives learning and hashing out ideas.”
Al Jennings
"Michael is truly one of the most knowledgeable people in the world of screenwriting. He knows how to teach students the skills they will need in order to persevere as screenwriters. He is a very hard-working and dedicated individual, and it is my great and humble pleasure to call him a mentor. "
Anwar Walker
“Thanks again for a great two days. I literally came in to the weekend not knowing one single thing about screenwriting. But I had a lot of time during my drive back to develop my hero. I've gotta work out her needs and wants, the primary and underlying story, major plot points, the character bios, Acts 1-3, and then obviously I'll have issues on how to cut down on dialogue. But, I'm on my way! Dare I say your class was an inciting incident? Thanks for sharing your talent with our motley crew. That group of students was so amazing and something movies are made of.”
Layton Meng
“Thank you so much for a great class - and for spending all weekend sharing your insight and expertise. I left more informed, encouraged, and motivated! So much so that I spent 3 hours fleshing out a story idea I have been storing upstairs. Putting these thoughts on paper has me excited about continuing on the frame work. I am positive I will have more questions as I continue on this journey, so I am thankful to have your contact information as those questions arise.”
Ginger Ann Clark
“Thanks again for taking the time to teach such an insightful screenwriting class! The round table discussion format with the group brought about great questions and forced me to think about every aspect of my first draft. I enjoyed the practical knowledge you applied by showing us excerpts of ‘Gus’ and ‘Die Hard in a Submarine’. One of the best examples for me was the way you took the action script and gave the main character purpose, a reason to live and a complete arch.”
Kenan Hillard
"I went from knowing nothing about screenwriting to having a full understanding. It's like having a personal coach guide you to write what Stephen Spielberg is looking for."
Nathan Goodman
“Over the years Michael has continually provided tough, honest, but most importantly, useful feedback. The man knows story. If you have one you want to tell, discuss it with Michael.”
Ruckus & Lane Skye
“Thank you for such a wonderful weekend. Taking your class was exactly the kind of intensive, focused time I needed to immerse myself back in craft and learn anew why I'm passionate about storytelling. It's really easy to begin to doubt your abilities when you're not creating and letting other responsibilities take precedent. Your class gave me the self-confidence I needed to 1. not give up and 2. to get to work. Thank you for that gift. I'm eager to go back into old scripts and revise them now. I also appreciated hearing your perspective on the industry and learning just what to do with a script once it's ready. When screenwriting can seem so daunting, Michael's Screenwriter School makes it accessible. His curriculum is both thorough and specific, teaching concrete methods for tackling structure, building story, and developing character. It's also a chance to have a wonderful retreat with inspiring, creative individuals-- to break bread together and fuel the writing soul.”
Dana Sokolowski
“I just wanted to say thanks for putting together the screenwriter school session last weekend. It was very helpful and the way you presented and went through the material made it fun! The hope is to have a screenplay put together soon in tight enough form to send out for editing or 2nd opinions...so I'm sure you'll be hearing from me again!!”
Angela Holston
“I found Michael's screenwriting class extremely informative. He lays out the entire process of screenwriting, from your initial idea to completing your script, and he also covers the ins and outs of the business. I left Michael's screenwriting class with a comprehensive understanding of how to properly prepare a screenplay. This class is not an expense, it's an investment well worth it!”
Nachele Ebo Hempill
"Michael's workshop is awesome! He knows the craft and the industry well. Michael propelled the writing of my first screenplay in the right direction."
David Brannock
“A fantastic course. A great teacher. Was not bored one second, and you took a lot of information and made it easy to understand, simple and doable.”
Åsa Kvissberg
"As someone who deals with overwhelm when it comes to screenwriting, Michael's class was very helpful! He does a great job of breaking down story format in a way that is very manageable and understandable. I left feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to write!"
Skylar Denney
”Your two day course was exactly what I needed. I just got done going through my newest screenplay. It's already a night and day difference. The story map and the orphan words really really helped me focus on my revisions. Those tips alone were priceless as well as blowing my mind at how helpful and simple they are.”
Sean Ashley
“Thanks for an inspiring 2 days! I learned so much and am excited to begin my screenplay. You are a great teacher and I really appreciate your willingness to share your time, talent and experience with others!”
Peggy Benkesar
“Michael Lucker’s Screenwriting Workshop was life-changing. I was totally inspired by the learning, movie clips, hand-outs and classroom discussion, that I moved closer to what I need to do to get better at this craft that I love and want to excel at. It was so worth the two days.”
Elaine M. Brown
“I’m so glad I was able to finally come to the workshop. The class was incredible and I felt so fulfilled each day. Thank you for a fantastic class and for providing so many resources. Looking forward to what’s next!”
Alex Griffin
“Concise, straight-up approach to the craft. Great info and resources for beginners as well as those honing their skills.”
Donna Lee Longino
“This is a great, in-depth workshop. I feel like now I know what it takes to write a successful screenplay. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience and being such a great educator, Michael!”
Mali Azima
“Thanks so much for a very illuminating workshop. I don't have enough superlatives, it blew me away. My brothers and I have already retooled our script outline significantly. It has more depth and flow, a better overall layout and we are reinvigorated. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Again, thank you for your enthusiasm, your approach to teaching and your fervor for this art form. You are quite clearly doing exactly what the Universe wants you to be doing.”
John Shires
“The course at Screenwriter School and Michael’s instruction gave me the confidence to begin my journey in screenwriting. Thorough and practical, this course provided the valuable insights and tools needed to understand the screenwriting process and the industry. Fantastic class!!”
Tracy Walker
“Your class made me so happy! The way you broke the scripts down and gave us films to watch took the fear out of writing for me. I am now excited to get started on writing my full-length horror film. So impressed with your class and thank you again. Please let me know when you are teaching other writing classes in the future.”
Bonita Elery
“I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you for your course. Not only did you provide all the tools, you also opened up a door for me. I don't know if I can write or not, but I will be giving a shot. You must get a lot of satisfaction knowing you impact the lives of so many people, through your courses, your words and movies, and your book. A life well lived. Thank you, Michael, your course is going to be a life changer for me.”
Carl Shannon