The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 122 | What Do Professional Actors Look For In Good Scripts? (ft. Allison Tolman)
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Jan 26, 2023 AI Snips
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Learning Feature Writing Slowly
- Allison is learning to write features after years of sketch and finds it slow and unfamiliar.
- She describes swapping typing duties with her partner to learn Final Draft shortcuts and build skill.
Breakthrough Role Changed Her Career
- Allison booked Fargo after years in Chicago theater and sketch and it changed her life overnight.
- She moved to LA and credits that role as the fork that enabled her career and opportunities.
Schedule Regular Writing Sessions
- Set regular writing sessions and treat them like commitments to build momentum.
- Allison recommends sitting down routinely, even if the day's output is small, to keep progress steady.