The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 234 | Why Fairy Tales Are The Foundation For Modern Storytelling (ft. Kelly Younger)
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Jan 23, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Kelly Younger, a fairy tale expert and writer for The Muppets, dives deep into why fairy tales are the backbone of modern storytelling. He shares how these timeless narratives foster connections through personal experiences and explore themes of adversity and growth. Younger discusses the significance of the underdog archetype in fairy tales, as well as strategies for overcoming writer's block. His insights into the challenges of writing for beloved characters like the Muppets add a delightful twist to the conversation.
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Goonies Inspiration
- Kelly Younger was inspired to pursue archaeology by the film Goonies.
- The film resonated with him as his family faced financial hardship and the threat of losing their home.
Fairy Tale Underdogs
- Fairy tale heroes, unlike mythic heroes, are often underdogs, the smallest, or most disadvantaged.
- This resonates with audiences as it presents relatable struggles and triumphs.
Fairy Tales as Recipes
- Treat fairy tales like simple recipes when pitching or writing treatments.
- Identify underlying fairy tale echoes in your work for inspiration.