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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Reflections on Creativity and Collaboration

In this chapter, the speakers share insights from their recent experiences in screenwriting and acting, emphasizing the importance of hearing work aloud for narrative improvement. They discuss the dynamic between writers and actors, highlighting how collaboration can enhance scripts, illustrated by anecdotes from notable films like 'Jaws.' The conversation also touches on the value of character development and the role of adaptations in enriching storytelling.

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