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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Navigating the Complexities of TV Writing

This chapter delves into a writer's emotional journey within the television industry, exploring themes of success, challenge, and adaptation. Reflecting on experiences from consulting for a Universal show to becoming a showrunner, the speaker highlights the intricacies of ensemble storytelling and character development. The conversation also touches on the evolution from half-hour formats to hour-long dramas, emphasizing the importance of growth, adaptation, and overcoming self-doubt as a writer.

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