
157 | (REBROADCAST) The Definitive Lava Episode
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
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Exploring Sensitive Subjects and Maintaining the Appropriate Tone
In this chapter, they discuss the topic of writing about sensitive subjects and how to know if it's too hot or too soon to dive into. They share personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus when writing about certain topics, such as diabetes. They also mention the challenge of maintaining the appropriate tone for a specific project and recognizing when personal emotions dominate the storytelling process.
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