The Screenwriting Life

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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Talks

227 | Oscar-Nominated Writer Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich, Unbelievable): “Know The Difference Between Truth and Facts”

By The Screenwriting Life | December 19, 2024

227 | Oscar-Nominated Writer Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich, Unbelievable): “Know The Difference Between Truth and Facts”

226 | Challengers/Queer Writer Justin Kuritzkes: Asking The Right Questions While Writing

By The Screenwriting Life | December 12, 2024

226 | Challengers/Queer Writer Justin Kuritzkes: Asking The Right Questions While Writing

222 | The Perfect Couple Showrunner on How To Craft A Murder Mystery (ft. Jenna Lamia)

By The Screenwriting Life | November 14, 2024

222 | The Perfect Couple Showrunner on How To Craft A Murder Mystery (ft. Jenna Lamia)

216 | Only Murders In The Building Showrunner John Hoffman: “Write What Delights You”

By The Screenwriting Life | October 3, 2024

216 | Only Murders In The Building Showrunner John Hoffman: “Write What Delights You”

212 | Outlander Writer/Producer Barbara Stepansky: How Winning The Nicholl Fellowship Changed Her Career

By The Screenwriting Life | September 5, 2024

212 | Outlander Writer/Producer Barbara Stepansky: How Winning The Nicholl Fellowship Changed Her Career

211 | Sundance Favorite GHOSTLIGHT’s Kelly O’Sullivan: Indie Filmmaking Beyond LA/NY

By The Screenwriting Life | August 29, 2024

211 | Sundance Favorite GHOSTLIGHT’s Kelly O’Sullivan: Indie Filmmaking Beyond LA/NY

209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling A Mixed-Tone Comedy

By The Screenwriting Life | August 15, 2024

209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling A Mixed-Tone Comedy

200 | Discovering & Embracing Your Strengths As A Writer (ft. Showrunner Joey Slamon)

By The Screenwriting Life | June 28, 2024

200 | Discovering & Embracing Your Strengths As A Writer (ft. Showrunner Joey Slamon)

198 | Girls5Eva Creator Meredith Scardino On How To Become INDISPENSABLE In A Writer’s Room

By The Screenwriting Life | June 18, 2024

198 | Girls5Eva Creator Meredith Scardino On How To Become INDISPENSABLE In A Writer’s Room

197 | Inside Out 2 Director Kelsey Mann and Writer Meg LeFauve on How To Approach A Sequel

By The Screenwriting Life | June 13, 2024

197 | Inside Out 2 Director Kelsey Mann and Writer Meg LeFauve on How To Approach A Sequel

183 | How The Animated Film Industry Is Changing (And Why That Matters Creatively): WAR IS OVER Chat, Part 2

By The Screenwriting Life | March 8, 2024

183 | How The Animated Film Industry Is Changing (And Why That Matters Creatively): WAR IS OVER Chat, Part 2

182 | What Goes Into Creating an Oscar-nominated Animated Short?: WAR IS OVER Chat, Part 1

By The Screenwriting Life | March 7, 2024

182 | What Goes Into Creating an Oscar-nominated Animated Short?: WAR IS OVER Chat, Part 1