MICHAEL HAUGE is a story consultant, author and lecturer who works with screenwriters, novelists, filmmakers and executives. He has coached writers, producers, stars and directors on projects for Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Robert Downey, Jr., and Morgan Freeman, as well as for every major studio and network. He is currently on retainer with Will Smith’s company, Overbrook Productions, where he was involved in the development of I AM LEGEND, HANCOCK and THE KARATE KID.
Michael also consults with attorneys, psychologists, corporations and individuals on employing story principles in their projects, their presentations, and their work with clients and patients.
Michael is the best selling author of Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read, as well as Writing Screenplays That Sell, which in now in its thirty-third printing for HarperCollins, and is a definitive reference book for the film and television industries. A number of Michael’s seminars, including The Hero’s 2 Journeys with Christopher Vogler, are available on DVD and CD at bookstores nationwide, and through his web site below.
Michael has presented seminars and lectures to more than 40,000 participants throughout the US, Canada and Europe. He is on the Board of Directors of the American Screenwriters Association and the Advisory Board for Scriptwriter Magazine in London.
For information on his consultation services, products or lecture schedule, or to contact Michael directly, go to http://www.screenplaymastery.com/.
KELLY L STONE (www.KellyLStone.com) is a licensed mental health counselor who started a successful writing career while working a full-time job. She is the author of three books: a women’s literary novel, GRAVE SECRET (Mundania Press, Sept 2007), which was called “powerful” and “well-written” by RT Book Reviews; TIME TO WRITE: More Than 100 Professional Writers Reveal How To Fit Writing Into Your Busy Life (Adams Media, Jan 2008), and THINKING WRITE: The Secret to Freeing Your Creative Mind (Adams Media, Oct 2009) which demonstrates how to use the power of your subconscious for writing and creativity purposes. Her third book for writers, LIVING WRITE: Creative Strategies for Maintaining Your Enthusiasm, Motivation, and Dedication to Your Long Term Writing Goals, will be released by Adams Media in fall 2010.
