The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 198 | Girls5Eva Creator Meredith Scardino On How To Become INDISPENSABLE In A Writer's Room
Jun 19, 2024
Girls5Eva Creator Meredith Scardino shares her journey to showrunning a Tina Fey-produced comedy, discussing time management tips, overcoming creative hurdles, and balancing story with humor in a writer's room. She also reflects on her background in art, animation, and late-night TV, offering practical advice for emerging writers.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflecting on a Computer Issue and Potential Data Loss
01:38 • 2min
New Computer Battery and ATX Festival Fun
03:57 • 2min
Navigating Success and Creative Challenges
06:22 • 10min
Journey from Art to Late-Night TV to Scripted Comedy
16:01 • 21min
Pitching and Building a Writer's Room for Girls5Eva
37:27 • 22min
Balancing Story and Jokes in a Writer's Room
59:27 • 11min
Navigating Aspirations, Anxiety, and Practical Advice
01:10:44 • 2min