I'm in LA and tried some classes here, nothing too bad, but nothing really struck home and gave me a good vibe, they were really formulaic and cut and paste. Jacob does not teach that way. There IS structure because, hey, it's an industry and producers WANT structure and formulas to help them get through hundreds of scripts a week. But that's something to think about at the end of the process, not in the beginning when figuring out story and characters is key. Jacob is passionate, energetic, and most importantly cares about everyone in his class walking away feeling better about writing. It was a pleasure being a part of it all, even as an online student stuck in LA. I loved it so much, I signed up for his Pro-Track 6 month workshop to finish off my current script. If you're looking for a competitively priced class that will help you become a great writer, then this is the program for you! read more

This was an amazing class. I recommend this class to not just aspiring writers, but to actors, directors, and writers with years of experience. Jake has a great way of making you relax and take a step back and look at your work in a subjective way. He helped me see that ANYTHING can work, no matter how stuck in the mud you think you are. The "Write Your Screenplay" class taught me certain steps to take only when needed , only when the work starts to lag or get stuck, Jake offers some amazing insights that help you get through the project. There will be rewrites , revisions , multiple drafts. And through these processes you can use Jakes class to just give you that little boost, even if it's just his indelible homework assignment (write for 7 minutes, everyday). Any story can work, Jake will help you find that confidence. At least, that's what he did for me. read more

I have taken many classes at the Studio with all different teachers and it is always a great experience. I can't believe how much I have learned about my own writing, the craft and the "business". The teachers, the mix of class offerings and the staff's experience in the "real world" creates a full package for any writer. On a personal note - this studio has become a very safe place for me. I deeply trust the teachers. They have all been great guides in my artistic journey. I have found my writer's voice and am eager to continue my journey and explore. I HIGHLY recommend this studio! AND...if you can swing it, the annual Writers Retreat is a beautiful gift to give yourself. It is an amazing experience!!! read more

I just finished the TV writing Class given by Ron McCrants. He is absolutely great in giving you the insight into TV writing , seasons, episodes, and exactly how to structure your story etc...........Five stars to this class. Thanks to Jacob Kreuger and his excellent team, and to Ron McCrants for all that he brought to us. Sarab read more

What an incredible experience becoming part of this studio has been for me. I feel supported and I have a new understanding of what it is to write a screenplay that will allow me to explore and amplify my own voice and my own unique perspective on life. I really feel that my journey has just begun. So grateful for the scholarships that afford me this opportunity. read more

I love this studio! I heard of Jacob Krueger a while back but never had the time to actually take class with him until recently. I just finished taking the "Write Your Screenplay" class and it really gave me the tools to make writing a part of my life. Jacob teaches writing instinctually (like a good acting teacher would teach their students) without getting his students stuck inside structure and in their heads. I signed up for their Pro Track program and can not wait to work on my first feature screenplay this year! read more

I took the Screen Writing I course. The first class alone made it worth while. Jake was fantastic. He has wonderful enthusiasm, vast knowledge and an incredible desire to see people fulfill their dreams. He is an excellent teacher and a true artist. I'll definitely be taking more courses at the Studio. read more

What a great surprise! Right in the center of Manhattan the coolest teacher ever is giving the class on meditative writing... u-la-la!!! I just got back home after my first day of this course . As you can see I am happy and totally satisfied with what I herd and saw. Jessica is the coolest as best teacher only can be: full of energy( Thursday's night, seriously ?;))) amazing attitude, strong language, 100% engagement in group dynamic, question -answer dialogs with students. love it love it love it... looking forward next class. read more

Took this class. It was lovely and Jacob was very helpful. Learned a lot. Made friends too! For the price, this man really gives more than you'll find most other places. read more

Now that they have changed their teaching staff this is no longer my go to screenwriting source.

I listen to the "Write Your Screenplay" during my daily commute. At my evening writing session with my co-author I'm often referencing something Jacob has said in the podcast. Things like "externalize the Internal," or "flashbacks should change the character and not be written to tell something to the audience," or "follow your North Star." My writing partner doesn't have an I-Phone and has issues with Apple, but she loves the concepts I'm bringing into our work. I'm encouraging her to review transcripts of certain episodes I find particularly useful. Thank you Jacob for your time and effort making instructional and inspirational podcasts available to those of us struggling to find our voice and follow our dreams. read more

My experience in Jacob Krueger's writing class stands out in my memory as the most toxic environment I have ever experienced anywhere. For some reason, he had some sort of strange agenda of degrading my talent, while praising novice beginning writers in the class. He also gave me poor, misguided advice at the time, steering me away from my interest in writing for TV, advising there was more money in feature films, which was obviously not good advice because the great writing and money now is on cable television. He also took down my previous bad review of my true experience in his class warning other writers and posted 5-star reviews of himself promoting his business, while his girlfriend in the class retaliated by writing false, malicious statements about me. I have since studied and worked with some of the best, most successful screenwriters/mentors in LA, and Jacob Kreuger remains the most oddly dangerous and uniquely horrible teacher I have ever experienced anywhere. No one who has the courage to pursue their artistic dreams, and invest themselves in the journey of learning the art & craft of screenwriting to write stories uplifting the human spirit deserves to be abused, and no teacher should utilize his "authority" to be toxic and abusive. I only wish I had the assertiveness at the time to leave his class and demand my money back. read more

Best value for the money anywhere. I got to develop my pilot with a former showrunner who worked on some of the best shows of all time. After four months of one on one coaching, I feel like I can tackle my first screenplay. I pitched my idea for a comedy feature to the Farrelly brothers at the ITV Fest on their Vermont retreat. Thank you Jacob Krueger Studio! read more

I looked around for a long time to find an affordable screenwriting course. And I finally found the Jacob Kruger Studio. I took the beginners "Write Your Screenplay" workshop in October 15'. I did not know where to start with my script, I was totally clueless. The good thing was, that I had absolutely no expectations. Taking that workshop with Jake as the instructor, he was able to answer a lot of my questions and made it clear for me, in taking the next step into Protrack. I went into Protrack that December 15'. My writing coach was Linda Roberts. Now, you wanna be so solid on foundation that it hurts? Linda Roberts is the coach for you, she is the master of structure, when it comes to writing your script. The process in writing a script from start to finish is amazing. The visualization that you have to do... becoming your character and going on their journey can be a real emotional experience. (Shall I say free therapy) Lol! As I was writing in between I would take a couple of courses with Jessica Hinds. Jessica Hinds style of teaching is "foundation out of the box". I mean she takes it to "infinity and beyond" with great exercises to get you out of a rut. (Yes I did quote that movie) After having Linda as my coach for two years 15'-17', I switched to a new guy. Just to get a pair of fresh eyes, with a new perspective. The coach I had was Christian Lybrook from 17'-18', absolute Rock Star. Christian pushes you and makes you follow your instincts. Being at the Jacob Kruger studio for three years, I was able to finish my first script. Now we all know a script is never finished. However, with this foundation it has allowed me to know what to do, what not to do and how to move when you are stuck. Which, now will cut my next script time down in half. Thank you so much Jacob for this experience, that I can take with me, build and expand upon. I appreciate it wholeheartedly. Thank You. read more

Love Jake! I have never experienced a teacher so dedicated to his students/class. He really aims to support you artistically but also emotionally. And to this day I never met a teacher/film person with Jake's understanding of story,character, writing and writers. He is so smart! He is a writer himself, which you think should be assumed in a writing class. I am always flabbergasted by writing classes not taught by writers. I dropped out of an NYU SCPS class taught by such a person. And it was obvious. And he (Jake) has had a theatrically released movie on t.v. There are many working screenwriters, few who have had produced films. That is a testament to his incredible talent. I did a lot of my best stuff in Jake's class. And I to this day use many of the exercises he taught. And not to mention his charisma! Which I believe stems from his passion. I am now in a class that is pretty darn dry. Experiencing Jake made me realize that much of teaching is performance or rather presence, otherwise read the book if there is one. Also, as a great plus, especially for someone who is for the most part a writing class drop out, he lets you try his classes for $5. Or at least he use to. I tried his meditation class on a $5 try before you buy and it really provided the missing key to my main character. And this was just one class. It was the piece that elevated my story from a stereotype to an actual character with a known driving force. Jake is a teacher who loves teaching! He is not pretending to b/c he can't make enough money doing what he actually wants to do. read more

Signing up for Jacob's Write Your Screenplay course was truly a turning point for me. As someone who has toyed with the idea of screenwriting (and more generally, filmmaking) for the last five years only to find myself lacking the creative discipline to write anything meaningful, I was liberated by Jacob's writing philosophy. If you're unsure about taking his class, just take it. You'll thank yourself later. read more

Jake is such an amazing teacher - incredibly knowledgeable and happy to share his experience. I have yet to see another teacher be so supportive and engaging. His classes are very interactive, and geared towards students' needs. They cover the basis of screenwriting and are easily followed, with lots of helpful exercises. The class atmosphere is very friendly, and community support is fostered. Cannot recommend it enough. read more

I took the television comedy workshop class from January 2015 ending recently in March and the instructor was Jerome Perzigian. I've always been a writer but have never taken a formal writing class since college and I never took a script writing class. Let me tell you something, even if you think you have great ideas you need to invest in a class like this! All of the instructors have really worked in the writing business so they know what they're talking about. My entire writing style changed for the better. I have a more solid foundation to build my ideas on and a clearer roadmap of what I need to produce. I realized that as great as my ideas were I really knew very little about the structure of a tv show, character creation and development and smaller things that you need to know or else you're just wasting your time. While keeping my same show idea my pilot script I created is light years ahead of where it was. I actually feel that in maybe another month I'll be confident enough to shop my work around and have everything I need to do so. Jerry is great, he's supportive and really gets into your writing. He's been a writer on tv shows and knows what is being looked for and in addition to practical structural advice his anecdotes are entertaining. The 3 hour class goes by fast and I wish it was twice a week instead of just once. So with all of that gushing why just 4 stars? For a reason that I admit is completely outside the locus of control of the studio or instructor but effects the experience just the same and that is the other students. This class is run like a writers room (yet another plus because now you'll have some idea what to expect if you ever get a job wiring for a show!) and participation is key. The other students have to show up, have to have read the work people submitted for that week and have to speak up to make the process work. Duds who don't have much to say, those who don't bother to read their classmates work and/or poor attendance can sink a class. Fortunately while there were a few problems like that I didn't have much of that in my class and those that were consistent and energetic more than made up for it. I'd rather run my idea by 5 great people than 10 duds or even mediocre people. Low attendance a couple times due to this NYC winter but there's the Skype option and some people used it and were able to not only view the class but participate which is great, especially if you're the one presenting that night. Classes are also recorded via Ustream so you can go back and watch them, again great if you presented and want to make sure you heard all the feedback being given to you. I was with a mostly great bunch of people who cared enough to challenge my writing ideas which is what you need to improve. I'd recommend and intend to take another class @Jacob Kruegar in the future! read more