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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

Released: 2026-01-29

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Released: 2026-01-29

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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 subtle entrances to defining first actions, writers including Sharon Horgan, George Saunders, Dana Fox, and Akiva Gold

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In this special craft supercut, we gather wisdom from recent guests on one essential question: how do you introduce a character?

From subtle entrances to defining first actions, writers including Sharon Horgan, George Saunders, Dana Fox, and Akiva Goldsman share how they think about character, voice, and point of view from the very first moment.

Featured writers:

Sharon Horgan (Episode 225)

Clint Bentley (Episode 230)

Malcolm Washington & Virgil Williams (Episode 237)

Dana Fox (Episode 239)

George Saunders (Episode 240)

John Henion (Episode 242)

Carla Banks-Waddles (Episode 245)

Rob Spera (Episode 247)

Sheila Hanahan Taylor (Episode 253)

Sylvia Batey Alcalá & Mac Smullen (Episode 255)

Kaz Firpo (Episode 261)

Akiva Goldsman (Episode 264)

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Release Date: 29/01/2026, 22:23:00

Description

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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Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2021-12-13

Writing Saviours

I like how Meg and Lorien speak from day to day struggles of their writing. They speak from a place of actual problems which is so relatable.

I love that they are such highly acclaimed writers yet they are learners at heart.

No beating around the bush. Straight to the point. It’s my go to podcast, after having heard so many other podcast. Also I was tired of listening to men.

Can you make a podcast on a romantic drama genre ? What it takes to make a great romantic drama movie ? I have been struggling writing one since three months.

Thanks a tonne ❤️❤️

2021-02-17

This show speaks to everything I need to hear

Hard to believe that I just discovered this podcast. Thank you Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna for sharing so generously of your experience, wisdom and compassion. I always feel like I’m being spoken right to. It’s my go to podcast as I go through the agony and ecstasy of writing my first feature.