The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 34 | Putting Yourself (And Your Writing) OUT There
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Mar 7, 2021 Why do writers hide their work, and what might the world miss when they do? The conversation explores fear of judgment, self-sabotage, rejection, and finding the courage to share imperfect drafts. Along the way, they discuss ADHD and creativity, making a film on a micro-budget, and the slow craft of writing dialogue.
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Let The Location Rewrite The Story
- A beloved feature location turned out to be a farm rather than the camping setting Jeff Graham imagined.
- Instead of panicking, he rewrote around the pond, pool, and barn as an opportunity.
Write Past The First Four Ideas
- Write through the first obvious dialogue ideas to reach the fifth, sixth, or tenth version.
- Awkward lines often reveal what the scene is actually trying to become.
Calling Yourself A Writer Is A Risk
- Putting yourself out there begins before publication: writing, claiming “I am a writer,” and allowing work to leave your private imagination.
- Even naming the identity can challenge years of self-discounting.