MICHAEL HAUGE is a story consultant, author and lecturer who works with writers and filmmakers on their screenplays, novels, movies and television projects. He has coached writers, producers, stars and directors on projects for Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, Kirsten Dunst, Charlize Theron and Morgan Freeman, as well as for every major studio and network.

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's book Writing Screenplays That Sell, now in its 32nd printing for HarperCollins, is a definitive reference book for the film and television industries, and his seminar with Chris Vogler, The Hero's 2 Journeys, is now available on DVD and CD. His new book, Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read , has just been published by Michael Wiese Productions.

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 .