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261 | Clarity, Subtext, and Want vs. Need: Kaz Firpo on Crafting Great Screenplays

By The Screenwriting Life

1:53 PM EDT on August 21, 2025

JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.soIn this episode, Meg and Lorien sit down with Kaz Firpo (Marvel’s ETERNALS, RUIN) to talk about the timeless craft lessons that make a great screenplay. From writing scenes that still land without sound, to creating emotional clarity on the page, Kaz shares why subtext is the secret engine of great dialogue, and why every character’s want and need should always be at odds.Whether you’re on draft one or draft fifteen, this conversation will help you sharpen your scenes, clarify your characters, and trust your instincts as a writer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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