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194 | Romantic Comedy Writing Masterclass w/ Billy Mernit

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Exploring Different Types of Movies for Writing Romantic Comedies

Watching a variety of movies such as 'Philadelphia Story' and 'Broadcast News' for triangles, 'The Lady Eve' for older classics, '500 Days of Summer' for stylistic innovation, and 'When Harry Met Sally' for dialogue-driven inspiration can provide valuable lessons in writing romantic comedies. Examining films like 'Groundhog Day' helps understand how to blend a romantic storyline with a unique concept to create an engaging romantic comedy.

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