"Mike is really talented. I liked that he gave us room to explore our own creativity instead of “selling” his. It was really productive."

​

"I wish it lasted more! I would definitely do it again"

 

"The workshop was great and went by fast...the price was very fair. I appreciated that Mike asked us to fill out a questionnaire before the workshop so he could tailor the content to our interests/needs. Overall great job!"  

​

"Thank you so much - the workshop was wonderful! I hope Mike comes back to do more!"

​

"I got several ideas while we were working together but the best part for me was realizing that I could actually use some help with it and that there are systems and tips, I don’t have to discover gravity when it comes to how to write more or better"

​

"I loved everything about it - very structured, organised, clear, fun, interactive and educational"

​

"The class was really good, I really enjoyed it. You’re a very good teacher. As a stand up I’ll be able to apply these principals to my work. There was a lot of exercises throughout and it was interesting, very little time just listening to the teacher . I found it very clear and anything I needed to know was answered well. Very good value."

Aideen McQueen - Stand Up Comedian

​

"It was a very easy discussion with helpful explanation, playing with ideas and picking apart our work in-class.  Mike suggested we develop a project from inception to conclusion, and we did so remarkably within the time frame of this couple of hours.  It was fun, un-pressured and informative.

I felt I was learning, and un-learning a lot, in a friendly atmosphere, with others who were in the same position of learning as me.  My efforts were imperfect but this was a safe and comfortable space for me to try ideas and learn from errors and successes with Mike’s guidance.  A really useful and playful way to learn and I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in the mechanics of writing simply and clearly."

Matt Houlihan - Actor

​

I found this extremely useful given I get scared of writing stories. I tend to get overwhelmed and can't decide on a plot or an ending. The exercises were super helpful. Most specifically, the timed element really helps pare it down to the basics.

Interesting and illuminating. Great stuff.

Abla Kandalaft - Journalist

​

I found the discussions of conflict and conflict resolution both internally and externally fascinating and certainly something that can be applied further to my current joke writing. Thank you Mike I really enjoyed it and you're clearly a very knowledgeable tutor.

Jack Pickford - Stand Up Comedian

​

"I loved the work shop, I was really pushed out of comfort zone to try something completely new. It wasn’t easy to start with but then I let my imagination run away with me and it was super liberating, I’d highly recommend it! 100% I used it literally the next day for a work situation."

Jess Wright - Senior Account Manager

​

"Mike's Story and Script from Scratch Workshop was a brilliant intro to the principles of script and story, delivered in a clear way with a lot of one-to-one interaction. The workshop allowed us to tap into Mike's extensive experience, and I know I'll be using what I learned in my stand-up and script writing. Great value and time exceptionally well spent."

Leslie Gold - Stand Up Comedian 

​

"The structure of the time was brilliant. Timed exercises are the best. No time for faffing, no time to over think. I thought you 'held' the zoom group very well, time managed to perfection and shared a huge amount of very valuable insight. Mike has a very warm and welcoming manner, is a clear communicator and highly skilled at teaching the craft of screenwriting/comedy writing." 

Ania Hardy - Teacher & Vocal Coach 

​

There was a good mix of explaining what the content was and application. I thought you used great reference points in current film/ television to make the concepts clear. Also with the exercises I think you applied a good amount of pressure to move things along quickly and encourage quick uncensored thought. Also having us feedback to the group on the elements of the story but not the bulk, meant that we were engaged during those sessions without taking up loads of time. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The group all threw themselves into it which made for a funny experience...this is an awesome activity to do with your friends! I think most people who take on this course will be really enjoy it.

Aaron Duffett - Head of Sales

​

"I felt engaged and liked that we had to think on the spot which is much harder to do when working on my own. We applied the principles to our stories straight away which is a great way to practice and understand better."

Marie Doinne - Writing Student

​

"Definitely for me it was very fun, and made me identify my problems and how they can be resolved. The work with the ending is great - looking at different options and choosing what works for you and finding structure."

Erifili Missiou - Director & Writer

 

"I think it's really good, I really like it. Because I actually got a clear story in my mind. These exercises made me create that. I've never done anything like that before and now I actually have a story. Nice experience."

Alex Pappas - Financial Risk Analyst

 

"I thought it was a really good tool, and I'm looking forward to applying it to some other stuff I want to work out. It's planting the seeds, and the driving mechanics.  I wrote down quite a lot of your tips, which were very helpful. The lesson structure was really, really good."

Sami Stone - Stand Up Comedian

​

​