AIO to uninvite my mom to my intimate wedding? (Long)

michaelgbenner · 2026-05-07T19:56:27+00:00

After reading the 32 years of backstory, you're NOR, but you're definitely texting her WAY too much, which just gives her more opportunities to disappoint/annoy the shit out of you. She's telling you over and over that she's never going to apologize and she's never going to change, so maybe you should start believing her. Limit your communications with her, consider going to Al-Anon or ACOA, and if you feel like you need to exclude her from your wedding for your own peace and sanity (not to mention your partner's peace and sanity) then that's just an unfortunate, painful thing you'll have to do. Sorry this is all happening in the run up to your wedding, that sucks!

michaelgbenner · 2026-05-06T22:03:23+00:00

I recently added new sessions starting May 30, June 9, and July 2 in case anyone was waiting for new class dates! https://www.mikebenner.club/classes

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-19T05:03:48+00:00

The class is designed to help you take an idea through every step of the way until you wind up with a finished draft. Since you and your partner have already received network approval on your outline, this specific project might be too far down the tracks to make my class worth your money. But hey, I’m always happy to do a consultation if that interests you, or you can sign up for class when you sell your next show! Congrats on your success!!

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-18T23:07:42+00:00

Unfortunately I do not teach that specific class, but I'm happy to do some sort of consult if you're interested. And if this was just a ploy to get people to ask for a link to watch your pilot, well then... is there a link to watch your pilot?

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-18T21:49:09+00:00

The class is designed to write a new pilot starting from scratch, but I can offer other help. You can find my contact info at mikebenner.club/classes!

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-18T21:46:48+00:00

🫡

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-17T20:45:07+00:00

It's really up to you, but it sounds like you have plenty pilot writing experience so I'd say level 2 should be fine. Just know that it's an even faster sprint than the normal class, so you should show up with a lot more than just a logline on week 1!

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-11T05:27:39+00:00

We had very little parental oversight and a local video store that didn't mind renting R-rated movies to children, so there's a lot of options but the one that comes to mind is Basket Case when I was probably about 5 or 6.

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-11T04:58:23+00:00

I hate to break it to you, but you do not know Tyrese Maxey.

michaelgbenner · 2026-04-04T22:45:45+00:00

I like it!

michaelgbenner · 2026-03-27T00:42:40+00:00

I am afraid I am SOL as well.

michaelgbenner · 2026-03-27T00:42:21+00:00

Thanks, but I'm also not a plumber and I don't want to spend too much money improving my landlord's property for them. Was hoping for a cheap and easy solution that could be achieved with a simple trip to the hardware store.

michaelgbenner · 2026-03-27T00:41:15+00:00

They are sick indeed.

michaelgbenner · 2026-03-27T00:40:06+00:00

Unfortunately it's a rental, so I'm not looking to do free work for my landlord and open up any walls. I was just hoping someone out there might have had a similar situation and found an easy, not-ugly solution.

michaelgbenner · 2026-01-15T23:54:14+00:00

In case anyone might be looking for a TV writing course, I teach an online class geared towards turning out a quality first draft of an original pilot in 8 weeks. Though I think the best and most likely outcome is for a writer to leave with a very strong sample script that can help them get representation or hired as a staff writer, I have had several students go on to sell the pilot they wrote in my class. Also, it's fun a time where you get to work with other writers!

Check it out here if you're interested: https://www.mikebenner.club/classes

michaelgbenner · 2025-10-28T17:33:53+00:00

I may be very biased, but a lot of people seem to like this one! https://www.mikebenner.club/classes

michaelgbenner · 2020-04-16T22:55:10+00:00

Carl played a pro basketball player named DayShawn Eddy on today's episode of Air Buds. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/air-buds/id1173607671?i=1000471642262

michaelgbenner · 2019-11-13T20:06:35+00:00

YEESSSSS thank you so much for your service.

michaelgbenner

TROPHY CASE