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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 - 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.

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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 - 115 | Can We Write Characters that Don't Reflect Our Experience? (ft. Dr. Yalda T Uhls)

115 | Can We Write Characters that Don't Reflect Our Experience? (ft. Dr. Yalda T Uhls)

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12/12/22 • 54 min

It's becoming and increasingly common (and important) question: are we allowed to tell stories about characters whose lives don't reflect our own? On today's show, UCLA psychologist Dr. Yalda T. Uhls answers this question, in addition to addressing questions around TV programming for kids and adolescent viewers, and unconcious bias in our writing.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - New Episode Drops TOMORROW!

New Episode Drops TOMORROW!

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11/10/22 • 0 min

Thanks for your patience! Editing now, and new episode drops tomorrow.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 105 | Writers Groups w/ Nicholl Winners Alisha Brophy and Scott Miles

105 | Writers Groups w/ Nicholl Winners Alisha Brophy and Scott Miles

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10/01/22 • 59 min

How did one writers group produce 3 Nicholl winners in 6 years? Hard work, dedication, and a highly conscientious and regimented approach to getting shit done. Today, Nicholl winners Alisha Brophy and Scott Miles get into ALL of the details of their notoriously successful writers group, and how you can succeed too.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 63 | LIVE From The Austin Film Festival: Story Workshop

63 | LIVE From The Austin Film Festival: Story Workshop

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10/24/21 • 74 min

WE DID IT.

Join Meg and Lorien, and their wonderful audience, as they workshop with three very brave and brilliant writers to get to the core of their story in from the Historic Sanctuary of St. David's Episcopal Church at the 2021 Austin Film Festival for our very first live, in-person show.

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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna - 62 | How To Find Truth in Comedy w/ Sam Bain

62 | How To Find Truth in Comedy w/ Sam Bain

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10/17/21 • 60 min

Sam Bain is one of our industry’s premiere comedy writers, having co-created multiple beloved sitcoms including the UK’s cult hit Peep Show. But today Sam reveals that the most important ingredients for comedy are truth and pain. Buckle up!

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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.

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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 246 episodes available.

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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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