The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and 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 kee...
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291 | MAILBAG! Meg And Lorien Answer YOUR Questions
On this edition of TSL, Meg and Lorien giving a wonderful mix of answers to some phenomenal listener questions, from detailed craft questions, to the...
290 | Aaron Tracy On Building An Audio Drama
Lorien is joined by founder of Parallax Audio, writer of audio fiction and television, Aaron Tracy.
Aaron is incredibly well spoken and...
289 | Crafting A High Concept Pixar Film w/ Hoppers Writer Jesse Andrews
Pixar's Hoppers writer, Jesse Andrews, joins Meg to dive into all things Pixar process.
They start with Jesse's intriguing...
288 | Bridgerton Showrunner & Head Writer Jess Brownell On The Dazzling Season 4
*BRIDGERTON SEASON 4 SPOILER WARNING*
Lorien is joined by the fabulous and uber talented showrunner/writer Jess Brownell. Jess has been s...
287 | Oscar Nominees Joachim Trier And Eskil Vogt On Doing It Your Way
Joe Forte dives DEEP this week with the singular and brilliant Oscar nominated duo behind Sentimental Value, Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt.
EP. 286 | The Magic And Challenges Of Creative Partnership w/ Meg LeFauve & Joe Forte
An incredibly fun episode today! Lorien is in the host driver seat, chatting with Meg and her husband and writing partner Joe Forte about the art of c...
285 | Train Dreams Writer/Directors Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley On Daring To Slow Down
The fabulous duo behind Sing Sing and this years Oscar nominee, Train Dreams, Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley join TSL to talk about their inspiring par...
284 | "Oh. What. Fun." Writer Chandler Baker On Going From Novel To Screenwriting
Chandler Baker joins us to talk about her hilarious and heartfelt Christmas adventure, "Oh. What. Fun."
Chandler has worn many hats in h...
283 | The Art of the Character Introduction
In this special craft supercut, we gather wisdom from recent guests on one essential question: how do you introduce a character?
From sub...
282 | In Your Dreams Writer/Directors Alex Woo & Erik Benson on Writing Animated Features
IN YOUR DREAMS writer/directors Alex Woo and Erik Benson join us to talk about writing animated features - from storyboarding as a form of rewriting t...
280 | Noah Baumbach & Emily Mortimer on Creative Partnership, Process, and Permission
Noah Baumbach (MARRIAGE STORY, FRANCES HA) and Emily Mortimer (THE PURSUIT OF LOVE, DOLL & EM) join Lorien to talk about co-writing their new Netflix...
279 | Rian Johnson on Writing High-Concept Stories with Deep Emotional Stakes
Rian Johnson (KNIVES OUT, LOOPER, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI) joins Meg for a deep craft conversation about balancing bold, high-concept ideas with inti...
281 | Wicked: For Good Writer Dana Fox on High-Concept Movie Ideas
Dana Fox (WICKED, WICKED: FOR GOOD) returns to talk about high-concept movie ideas and why the premise matters more than ever.
Dana break...
278 | The Screenwriting Life: Joy, Frustration, Advice & Pride (TSL 2025 Supercut)
As we close out 2025, we’re sharing a special supercut of our 2025 guests answering the Big Questions we ask every writer: What brings you the most jo...
277 | Scriptnotes Hosts John August & Craig Mazin: The Craft Lessons That Matter Most
John August and Craig Mazin - hosts of the legendary Scriptnotes podcast - join us for a wide-ranging conversation inspired by their new book, Scriptn...
276 | The Naked Gun Writers Doug Mand & Dan Gregor on Fearless Comedy and Trusting the Process
In this episode, THE NAKED GUN writers Doug Mand and Dan Gregor take us inside the making of one of the boldest studio comedies in years. They break d...
275 | How Holiday Movies Get Made (ft. Screenwriter Maggie Lane & Producer Eric Jarboe)
This week we’re celebrating one of our favorite genres: holiday movies!
Screenwriter Maggie Lane (HOTEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS) and producer E...
274 | Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody): How to Craft Character and Action on the Page
In this episode, JOHN WICK creator Derek Kolstad joins us to break down how he crafts character-driven action on the page. Derek shares how he thinks...
273 | The Roots of Imposter Syndrome - Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with counselor and healer Madaline Blau, we move from understanding imposter syndrome to learning how to work with it in...
272 | The Roots of Imposter Syndrome - Part 1
In Part 1 of our deep dive into imposter syndrome, counselor and healer Madaline Blau helps us understand where creative insecurity really comes from...
271 | Melissa Rosenberg (Jessica Jones, Dexter): Finding Your Creative Center
Melissa Rosenberg - creator of JESSICA JONES, head writer of DEXTER, and screenwriter of the TWILIGHT films - joins Lorien to talk about what it takes...
270 | Jenny Han (The Summer I Turned Pretty): Writing Love, Longing & Coming of Age
Jenny Han - creator, showrunner, and bestselling author of THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY - joins Lorien to talk about the art of writing love, longing, a...
269 | Writing Horror with the Carved Creative Team (REBROADCAST)
With Halloween around the corner, we’re revisiting one of our favorite spooky episodes.
Join us for a conversation with the team behind H...
268 | Where to Begin as a Screenwriter (REBROADCAST)
So you want to be a screenwriter… now what?
In a rebroadcast of one of our most popular episodes, we dig into the essential questions every writ...
267 | The Elevator Pitch + Austin Film Festival Prep Workshop (REBROADCAST)
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With the Austin Film Festival coming up next week, we’re revisiting one of our favorit...
266 | Emmy-Winner Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) on the Myth of the “Big Break”
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Meg was already a fan of Jeff Hiller from his Emmy-winning performance in SOMEBODY SOM...
265 | KPop Demon Hunters Directors: Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans on Balancing Heart, Humor & Music
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This week, we’re joined by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the writer-directors of KP...
264 | Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, I Am Legend, Star Trek): Turning Writing Into a Job (and a Life)
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We’re thrilled to welcome Oscar-winner Akiva Goldsman for a masterclass on maki...
263 | Feature Film Story Engine Checklist: 8 Elements to Turn a Situation Into a Movie (REBROADCAST)
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STORY ENGINE. Two words we so often dread, but le...
Indie Film Craft 5 | How a Celebrity-Free Microbudget Feature Premiered at SXSW (ft. GG Hawkins)
What does it take to make a celebrity-free, microbudget feature and premiere at one of the most competitive festivals in the world?
Filmm...
262 | Writing (and Directing) Intimate, Personal Films That Feel Cinematic (ft. Sorry, Baby's Eva Victor)
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In this episode, Meg sits down with writer, actor, and filmmaker Eva Victor to discuss...
Indie Film Craft 4 | How to Make Your Script Undeniable to an Indie Producer (ft. Julie Waters)
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Every writer dreams of getting their script into the right hands — but what actually makes a p...
261 | Clarity, Subtext, and Want vs. Need: Kaz Firpo on Crafting Great Screenplays
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In this episode, Meg and Lorien sit down with Kaz Firpo (Marvel’s ETERNALS, RUIN) to t...
260 | From Barf Draft to Next Draft: 5 Steps to Take Now
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In this episode, Meg and Lorien dive into a messy, magical stage of screenwriting: the...
259 | Costume As Character: What (& What Not) To Include in Your Screenplay (ft. Courtney Hoffman)
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Costume designer turned writer/director Courtney Hoffman has worked on some truly icon...
258 | From Assistant to Executive Producer: Frida Perez on Co-Creating The Studio
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Apple TV+’s THE STUDIO is both a razor-sharp satire and a surprisingly heartfelt love...
257 | Getting Repped in a Post-Strike Industry - Part 2 (ft. Daniela Gonzalez & Garrett Greer)
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In part two of this incredible conversation, literary managers Daniela Gonzalez (Goo...
256 | Getting Repped in a Post-Strike Industry - Part 1 (ft. Daniela Gonzalez & Garrett Greer)
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In part one of a two-part conversation, literary managers Daniela Gonzalez (Good Fear...
Indie Film Craft 3 | How to Get Life Rights As an Indie Filmmaker (and Make the Biopic Indie Audiences Actually Want) ft. The Bragg Brothers
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How do you turn a real-life moment into a movie — without studio backing or a big fest...
255 | From Finalist to Staffed: How Austin Film Festival Helped Us Break In (ft. Sylvia Batey Alcalá & Mac Smullen)
This week, we’re spotlighting two incredible TV writers whose journeys were meaningfully shaped by the Austin Film Festival.
Sylvia Batey...