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237 | Malcolm Washington & Virgil Williams (The Piano Lesson) On Adapting August Wilson's Pulitzer-Winning Masterpiece

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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The Art of Adaptation

This chapter explores the journey of screenwriters as they navigate the creative process of adapting a classic play into a screenplay. Through personal stories, they reflect on the exhilaration and challenges of crafting a compelling narrative while balancing individual creativity with collaboration. The importance of outlining, thematic analysis, and the use of technology like Zoom play a crucial role in their writing dynamic.

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