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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Journey from Art to Late-Night TV to Scripted Comedy

The chapter follows the guest's progression from a background in art and animation to a career in writing, comedy, and late-night television. It explores their experiences in attending art classes, pursuing a BFA in painting, transitioning to animation, and eventually working on animations for various projects. The guest shares insights on seizing writing opportunities, facing rejection, working in late-night TV, and transitioning to scripted comedy with projects like 30 Rock and Kimmy Schmidt.

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