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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

Welcome to The Screenwriting Life, a podcast where Oscar-nominated writer Meg LeFauve and Emmy-nominated writer Lorien McKenna discuss not only the craft and business of Screenwriting, but also the emotional life: the ups and downs of being a creative, to remind you that you are not alone and to keep writing.
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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 148 | Jodie Foster on Building Truthful Characters

148 | Jodie Foster on Building Truthful Characters

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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07/27/23 • 69 min

Despite being a multiple Academy Award winner, celebrated producer, and feature/TV director, Jodie Foster is still aiming for a singular goal: to tell truthful stories. On today's show, we discuss how Jodie processes her work, how she collaborates with others, and what Robert De Niro taught her on the set of Taxi Driver.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 146 | Screenwriting/Storytelling Archetypes: Using and Subverting Them (ft. Jessica Bendinger)
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07/13/23 • 64 min

With hits like BRING IT ON and STICK IT, writer/director Jessica Bendinger is known for her subversive and surprising takes on female girlhood, using archetypes in a way that audiences have celebrated. Today what discuss what archetypes are, how we can use them, and what the future of our industry looks like.

FOR JESS' BOOK/PODCAST: http://www.jessicabendinger.com/

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 145 | Our Biggest Lessons From Being On Set (Pt. 2)

145 | Our Biggest Lessons From Being On Set (Pt. 2)

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07/06/23 • 37 min

Hi all! Today, Savana and Jeff revisit their conversation from part one of their conversation about SET! Today we discuss some of the most essential vocabulary and set dynamics that you need to understand before you take the plunge!

For internship inquiries, email [email protected] with the subject line INTERN, and include a cover letter and resume. Please note that we are only considering credit-eligible students!

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 144 | Where To Begin As A Screenwriter (Pt. 3)

144 | Where To Begin As A Screenwriter (Pt. 3)

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06/29/23 • 73 min

We bring our "beginning" miniseries to a close with this instant TSL classic, wherein Meg gives many pep talks.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - ANNOUNCEMENT: TOMORROW (New Date) Join TSL On The Picket Line

ANNOUNCEMENT: TOMORROW (New Date) Join TSL On The Picket Line

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05/23/23 • 1 min

TSL-ers are going to be meeting at Disney tomorrow. That's Wednesday, May 24th at 1:00 PM Pacific. Again, Wednesday, May 24th at 1:00 PM Pacific at the Disney lot in Burbank. We're hoping for a big turnout. And in that interest, there's a couple things you can do to help when you show up.

First of all, if you're able to, it would be amazing if you could bring some snacks and water to share with folks.

You can bring those to check in at the front gate. Meg, Lorien and I will be in the grassy area nearby with TSL stickers to hand out. But we won't be there long because the Guild wants us to keep moving. Start walking, and you'll find us. We're gonna walk the entire block around the lot going counterclockwise toward the hospital.

So if you want to find us, you can walk the other way toward the bus stop. And you'll cross paths with us on the way. Say hi, get a sticker and meet other TSLs. Remember, you should definitely wear sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses because it could be hot. And again, if you wanna bring your own water and snacks, that would be incredibly helpful.

As a reminder, you don't need to be in the WGA to picket. We appreciate solidarity in all forms. So whether or not you're in the guild, we'd love to see you there. And in the meantime, keep writing.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 138 | Your WGA Strike Questions Answered By Negotiating Committee Members Michele Mulroney and David A. Goodman
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05/17/23 • 45 min

It's a scary and unprecedented time for our industry, but we're immensely proud of our guild's fight for the basic dignities of its members: writers. As negotiating committee members, our guests Michele Mulroney and David A. Goodman have been on the front lines of this historic strike and are here to help us understand exactly what writers are fighting for, why the stakes are higher than ever, and what you can do, wherever you are, to help support the cause.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 132 | The Thematic DNA of Scenes w/ Jane Anderson (+ Musings On Good Dialogue)

132 | The Thematic DNA of Scenes w/ Jane Anderson (+ Musings On Good Dialogue)

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04/06/23 • 61 min

Jane Anderson is an award-winning writer of plays, television, and movies, with over three decades of produced material, some of which she herself directed. Jane's work is known for its rich and complicated depictions of female life, with films like THE WIFE, which was Oscar-nominated, and shows like OLIVE KITTERIDGE, which won multiple Emmys, including two for Jane.

ANNE LAMOTT EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/33-anne-lamott-make-your-writing-fears-work-for-you/id1501641442?i=1000510993110

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 120 | Professional Writers Share What You're Just "Supposed" To Know

120 | Professional Writers Share What You're Just "Supposed" To Know

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01/12/23 • 56 min

There are some lessons that can only be learned through experience, time, and let's be honest - failure. Today, tons of professional writers anonymously share their ups and downs in the business by sharing what they wish they knew early in their career. It's a must-listen!

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 119 | Setting Realistic Writing Resolutions For The New Year

119 | Setting Realistic Writing Resolutions For The New Year

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01/06/23 • 53 min

Why is it that the New Year so often invites trepidation, fear, and panic as we consider our achievements as artists? We consider that question today, while rethinking new years resolutions as a concept to feel more generous, achievable, and thoughtful as we approach the new year.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 187 | Writing For Multi-Cam Sitcoms (w/ Lopez vs Lopez Showrunner Debby Wolfe)

187 | Writing For Multi-Cam Sitcoms (w/ Lopez vs Lopez Showrunner Debby Wolfe)

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04/04/24 • 48 min

Even though Debby Wolfe began her career writing "edgy, brooding feminist shorts" (her words), but really found her lane as a writer when she wrote a Modern Family spec that launched her career. Since then, she's written on a number of multi-cams, eventually arriving on Lopez vs. Lopez, which she's currently showrunning. Today, Debby discusses how she manages to produce at the pace Network TV requires, how she staffs, and the importance of character-driven comedy.

Watch Season 2 of Lopez vs Lopez starting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 with back-to-back episodes at 8/7c and 8:30/7:30c on NBC. New episodes air next day on Peacock. It will continue in those time slots going forward — which means, yes, you'll be getting two new episodes of the show per week!

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How many episodes does The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna have?

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna currently has 234 episodes available.

What topics does The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna?

The episode title '147 | Elemental Co-Writer Brenda Hsueh On Balancing Comedy and Drama In Our Writing' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna?

The average episode length on The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna is 61 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna released?

Episodes of The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna?

The first episode of The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna was released on Mar 5, 2020.

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