Hello! I’m Margaret South, co-founder of All Girl Productions with Bette Midler and Bonnie Bruckheimer. Together, the three of us produced movies (including the beloved Beaches) and television when there were few women producers in the movie business. I left the business to raise my kids and write and read and study the art of Story. In 2023, David Kirkpatrick, former President of Paramount Studios, invited me to mentor small groups in his vital community, Story Summit. With the support of my husband Frank, a playwright-performer-television writer-showrunner, I have launched All Girl Publishing. Our first book came out in November 2025 and we have more in the queue for 2026. Any success I’ve had is due to the fact that people helped me. From Tony Ganz, then at Ron Howard’s company, to Bette and Bonnie, to all the writers and agents and producers I know— I say no one can do it alone. So if you’re struggling with a new story idea, or a polished draft that needs more attention, reach out to me. I can help you. Sincerely, Margaret South