The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

Latest Episodes:

102 | Creating and Healing Wounded Characters w/ Studio Exec Turned Coach Jen Grisanti Sep 08, 2022

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Jen Grisanti thought she had her dream job as a studio exec at Paramount/CBS, but when her contract wasn't renewed AND she was working through a very public divorce, she realized she was given the greatest gift she could have a storyteller: wounds and a potential to heal those wounds. This new philosophy has helped Jen create a new approach to writing, which she has been teaching writers all around the world for the last 15 years. To hire Jen or read or books, go to www.jengrisanti.com

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101 | Comedy Legend Dan O'Shannon On What Makes Our Writing Funny Sep 01, 2022

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Dan O'Shannon has worked on some of American television's most iconic shows in history, but for him, every new project is a refreshed exercise in humility and starting again. Dan talks about what makes something funny, how to draw UNIQUE comedic characters, and what it really takes to succeed in our business in writer.

DAN'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/What-Are-You-Laughing-Comprehensive/dp/1441162933

SEE JEFF'S MOVIE (Sat, Sep 10 @ 7:30pm in Hollywood - Block M): https://www.siliconbeachfilmfestival.com/tickets

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100 | 100 Lessons We've Learned About Writing Aug 25, 2022

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Yes. That's right. Today we're bringing you ONE HUNDRED lessons we've learned about writing, in honor of...yes, that's right, our 100th episode!!! Enjoy!

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99 | Thoughts On Loglines, Antagonists, and Microbudget Filmmaking (Patreon Preview) Aug 18, 2022

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We wanted to give our listeners a preview of our PATREON, so you'll hearing three bite-sized samples for some of our workshops.

If you're interested in joining the Patreon, you can sign up here: www.patreon.com/TheScreenwritingLife

For questions/sign up info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHnbm7i9udM

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98 | The Definitive Lava Episode Aug 11, 2022

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There may be no topic we discuss more on this show than Lava, so we decided to put an episode together unpacking the entire volcano.

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97 | Checking Back In + The Importance Of Meeting Your Own Needs Aug 08, 2022

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We're BACK. After vacations, appointments, film festivals, and, oh yeah, writing, Meg, Lorien and Jeff check back in to discuss what they've been learning about their writing and themsleves in the last 6 weeks.

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96 | Dig Deeper: 7 Tips To Discover What Your Story is REALLY About Jul 21, 2022

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Thanks to our intern BORIS for cutting together another great BEST OF episode. Today we feature clips from the following episodes:

88 | Alex Kurtzman & Jenny Lumet: Why Destabilization Is Essential For Your Writing

86 | Dr. Strange 2 Writer Michael Waldron On Emotionally Authentic Writing

90 | Finding The Thematic “Thesis Statement” Of Your Script w/ Maggie Cohn

78 | Character Poles: A Simple but POWERFUL Way To Shape Your Characters

85 | Getting To The Heart Of Your Story w/ Pat Verducci

76 | How To GIVE Great Notes On Writing

75 | Finding Your Brand as a Writer w/ Manager Alison Mann

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95| LIVE Q&A From The SLO Film Festival Jul 14, 2022

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Enjoy our final panel coverage from our time at the SLO film festival!

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94 | Short Films: Writing, Shooting, and Using Them For Your Career (LIVE From SLO) Jul 07, 2022

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Many writer/directors have gotten their starts with short films. Today we discuss what makes a great short, and how they can help (and not help) advance your career as a writer!

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93 | LIVE Story Workshop From the SLO Film Festival (Plus a Q+A) Jun 30, 2022

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Another WONDERFUL story workshop from Meg + Lorien.

To see Jeff's film in CLEVELAND on 7/6 @ 7:30pm, buy tickets here: https://omniwebticketing6.com/cleveland/cedarlee/?schdate=2022-07-06&perfix=131376

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