Hello there! I like to joke that I became became a professional writer because I wasn't remotely good at anything else. Nobody ever laughs, but I'm telling you, it's true. I've been fortunate to spend the past 25 years working as an entertainment journalist, spending my days and nights writing everything from movie reviews (I'm a top critic on Rotten Tomatoes) to celebrity profiles (I've had lunch with Robert Redford and Scarlett Johansson; not together). Bylines include The Washington Post, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Us Weekly, Parade, Huffington Post, The Cut, Billboard and TV Guide. I also contribute my opinions on SiriusXM, teach, moderate panels and give lectures. In 2017, I started my own ad-supported blog, MaraMovies.com. Guess what I write about! Teaching blog writing has become a passion — I love sharing what I've learned in my years in the ever-evolving business to my fellow writers. I'm rooting for your success!

Follow me on Twitter: @MaraReinstein and Instagram: @MaraMovies

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

"Mara Reinstein is the reason I finally started my blog. After years of procrastination, under Mara's guidance and counsel, I was able to begin writing my blog and eventually build a substantial following. Mara was phenomenal at teaching me how to pick relatable click-worthy headlines for my posts and how to follow up with an entertaining lede that would keep my followers reading. Mara is quirky and fun and knows exactly how to keep her students focused and interested. She makes you want to immediately implement all that is taught." — Racquel Cousins Paytas, Esq.

Mara Reinstein

Writer, Editor, Teacher

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