Writing Coach · Ghostwriter · Producer · Publisher
You have a story inside you
I can help you tell it — and when it’s ready, I can help you publish it.
Years helping writers tell their stories
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Feature films developed and produced
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Public schools providing the Kids Talk Story program
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Writers coached
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Free
A writing class every Saturday
(Our first book!) published
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Over 100 stories consulted on
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Write with me every Saturday — it’s free
Every Saturday at 4 PM Eastern (1 PM Pacific), writers gather online for Write Like a Girl. It began as a women-only space, but some boys stop in from time to time — and gentlemen are always welcome.
Bring the pages you’re working on, or bring nothing but the itch to start. It’s a warm, collaborative space to keep your momentum going. It’s free. It always will be.
Hi, I’m Margaret
You’re talking with someone new. After a few rounds of small talk, you both realize a new idea, something you never thought about before. A spark of recognition. It’s like you both had the same experience. It feels like you’ve known each other forever.
Did that happen to you too?
I feel the same way.
Wow, I never thought of it that way.
That’s what teaching means to me. It’s a conversation. I love the writers I’ve worked with. I even married one of them. I’ve published books and produced movies. A fantastic career.
But I’ve seen many worthy stories go unrecognized. So many untold stories.
I set up All Girl Publishing to serve you, the writer with the untold story. If you work with me, I will do my very best to get your story to the next level.
How I can help
Small Group Classes
Write alongside a small, committed group of writers, with structure, accountability and individual attention every week.
$100 per month
Private Consultation
One-on-one, I’ll work with you on your project and guide it all the way to publication or production.
$500 per month
Publishing & Developmental Editing
When your manuscript is ready, we can publish it together through All Girl Publishing. You pay no royalties, ever.
Marketing Guidance
A finished book deserves readers. I’ll help you work out how to reach them.
All Girl Publishing
Your story, published
I don’t just help you write your book — I publish it. Work with me on your manuscript, and when it’s ready we can bring it into the world through All Girl Publishing, my own publishing company. You keep your royalties. All of them.
“Margaret is a brilliant developer and teacher. I have sent her stories with problems no one else could solve, and she’s returned professional-quality screenplays.”
David Kirkpatrick
Former President, Paramount Pictures
Stories I’ve helped bring to life
From feature films to novels and memoirs, here are some of the projects I’ve had the joy of working on.
Let's Talk Story on Substack
Stay connected all week
My Substack, Let’s Talk Story, is where most of my everyday conversation with writers happens. Paid members get Monday prompts, Wednesday writing tips and talks, and the Sunday Evening Salon — all for $8 a month (rising to $12 a month on November 1). Frequent special offers and discounts.
Ready to begin?
I’m currently accepting new students and manuscripts. Tell me what you’re working on —I want to hear your story.