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

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Pitching and Building a Writer's Room for Girls5Eva

This chapter explores the inception and pitching process of the show Girls5Eva, including leaving behind a pilot episode for clarity. It delves into the dilemma of pitching with or without a written pilot, the excitement of getting the show picked up, and the uncertainty creators face in the industry. Furthermore, it discusses the criteria for hiring writers, breaking down a script in a writer's room, and providing advice for emerging writers aspiring to be showrunners.

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