“Lisa Cron is every serious writer’s dream: a source of caring, candid, capable, creative support. Since she is herself also a writer she brings not merely an analytical and intellectual perspective–though she provides that too–but the essential hands-on, insider’s view that belongs to practitioners alone. I would not dream of submitting my work to an agent, publisher, or production company without first consulting with Lisa Cron.” Prof. Richard Walter, UCLA Film School Screenwriting Chairman
“I’ve known and worked with Lisa for the past twenty years and when it comes to the three-act structure of screenplays, the nature of characters and plot points, she’s the best. Whether you’re a first time writer or a seasoned Hollywood veteran, the service she provides is invaluable. Her talent will help the screenwriter take an idea from the first germ of a concept, to outline, to written screenplay.” Brett Hudson, CEO Frozen Pictures, Writer & Producer, Cloud Nine
“Lisa Cron is a double-barreled dynamo of word and screen! A superb and insightful book editor and the most crafty script doctor in Hollywood, she’s among the few to combine the two talents to make money for her clients. Lisa is the reason my book was optioned as a motion picture, and it’s about time she brought her unique abilities to the world and the Web.” Burt Kearns, Author, Tabloid Baby
“Asking someone to analyze your writing is one thing, trusting their instincts is another. Which is to say I’ve always wished I could step outside myself and read my own writing objectively, but that’s impossible. Lisa is one of those rare editorial analysts who can discern an author’s intent. She’s the objective voice I’ve learned to trust. I recommend her highly.” Wm. Seebring, Playwright, Last Wish Baby, Geldings
“Lisa Cron was an invaluable story analyst for me at William Morris for over 10 years. Her opinion on whether a book worked or not for film or television was always astute, articulated clearly, and on the mark. She has an amazing sense of plot and character development.” Bill Contardi, Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc.
UCLA Extension Student Testimonials:
“In no other Extension course have I been so thoroughly rewarded with breakthroughs in both craft and theory. Over the past ten weeks, the lessons I’ve learned have helped me understand my memoir project immeasurably better. Furthermore, I think you’ve actually made me a better film editor at work as well. I see story more clearly and am able to cut shows much more effectively. I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH, Lisa.”
“Lisa’s class was the best by far the most organized, detailed course I have attended ANYWHERE — UCLA, Antioch, NYU.”
“I can’t begin tell you how helpful your class has been. I’ve learned more about writing in the past ten weeks than I have in the past year. You’ve found a way to translate the most illusive, challenging aspects of writing into tangible concepts. You helped me to grow and understand myself and my goals as a writer.”
“AMAZING COURSE! Lisa Cron is fantastic and positive. The lectures she delivers on this course are very well written, and very thorough with many examples. She knows exactly how to critique a work to bring it to full potential. Lisa teaches… STORY! A writer with voice and great delivery can fail in that department and not get published. I know I was missing this aspect. This class offers special perks. Lisa will give you extensive personal instruction on a selected piece/pieces of your work. Her energy and ideas are contagious. I recommend EVERY writer who wants to get published to take this course. It is for everyone.”
“This class should be a pre-requisite for the serious writer.”
“It was hands down the best online class I have ever taken.”
“Lisa is an excellent instructor. I learned more in this class than I think I have in any other. She has a way of making you visualize what you need to do. I wish I had taken this class much earlier.”
“I wondered if maybe God took lessons from Lisa when he put Job through ‘all of that.’”
“Throughout my entire MFA program, the concept and mechanics of story was forfeited in lieu of stylistics. Lisa’s work is incredibly instructive — it’s an operating manual for how to shape a great story. I wish I’d learned it earlier!”
