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193 | Ten Common Traps That Will Kill Your Script (Pt. 2)

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Navigating Genre Tropes and Subversion

The chapter examines the importance of understanding genre tropes and how to effectively subvert them to create innovative storytelling. Drawing from personal experiences and examples like 'The Big Sick' and 'Bridgerton', the speakers stress the significance of utilizing tropes while also infusing originality into narratives.

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