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230 | Sing Sing Writer Clint Bentley: Creating Character Arcs Based On Real Lives 1:10:21

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Clint Bentley, our guest on today's show, and his filmmaking partner Greg Kwedar, co-write and co-produce every feature film project they tackle, with one of them taking on the role of director. This wildly unique and successful partnership has led to one of the year's most beloved movies, "Sing Si…

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1 Million Dollar Vision For 2025 17:34

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229 | The Screenwriting Life: Joy, Pain, & Legacy (TSL 2024 Supercut, Pt. 2) 1:38:37

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Part 2 of our 2024 TSL guests answering the Three Big Questions: What brings you the most joy when it comes to writing? What pisses you off about writing? And what advice would you give your younger self? Happy New Year! :45 - Dave Holstein (Episode 196) 7:04 - Kelsey Mann (Episode 197) 12:40 - Mer…

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228 | The Screenwriting Life: Joy, Pain, & Legacy (TSL 2024 Supercut, Pt. 1) 2:02:22

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so At the end of every episode, we ask our guests the Three Big Questions: What brings you the most joy when it comes to writing? What pisses you off about writing? What advice would you give to your younger self? Today's supercut captures the heartfelt answers from TSL guests over the past year. Part…

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227 | Oscar-Nominated Writer Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich, Unbelievable): "Know The Difference Between Truth and Facts" 1:08:01

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Many of Susannah Grant's movies are based on true stories, which, for a writer, often invites thorny questions about adaptation — What should I include? Is it essential that every detail I include happened verbatim? In answering these questions during today’s fascinating conversation, Susannah sheds light on an important reality: sometimes in ficti…

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Clean Up Your Finances! 16:23

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226 | Challengers/Queer Writer Justin Kuritzkes: Asking The Right Questions While Writing 54:23

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Justin Kuritzkes is having a good year. Two of his scripts, Challengers and Queer, were brought to life by world-renowned director Luca Guadagnino. Despite being about wildly different worlds, both scripts center complicated characters swirling in complicated romantic dynamics. Challengers, our focus of today's conversation, was born out of Justin'…

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Three Things To Do Before The End of the Year! 14:53

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225 | Actor/Showrunner Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters/Catastrophe) On Revealing Character 1:00:11

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Join TSL Workshops: www.tslworkshops.circle.so (Through January 1, use coupon code HOLIDAY24 to get a 5-day free trial + 50% off your first 3 months!) Despite the BAFTA wins, Peabody Awards, and IFTA nominations, Sharon Horgan didn't really begin her writing career until her mid-30s, but her previous professional experiences have given her valuable…

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224 | LIVE From Austin Film Festival 2024: Story Workshop 1:06:58

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Join TSL Workshops NOW with our special 2024 coupon code HOLIDAY24: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Thanks to AFF for welcoming us back this year for another Story Workshop, and a special thanks to Brittney, Jessica, and Adam for sharing their projects. If you'd like to reach Adam to discuss his cult-inspired TV show, you can reach him here: https:/…

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It's Been a Tough Month! 16:34

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223 | Character Psychology Masterclass w/ Dr. Dan Siegel 1:25:36

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.cricle.so As writers, we're aiming to create the most believably human characters we can, and one of the best ways to do this is to understand their psychology. Today, we're honored to welcome world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel to share how human beings form belief systems based on traumatic experien…

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222 | The Perfect Couple Showrunner on How To Craft a Murder Mystery (ft. Jenna Lamia) 1:00:13

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Jenna Lamia's first producer/creator/showrunner credit wasn't just a success — it was a smash hit, becoming one of Netflix's top five most streamed TV seasons EVER. The show, which stars Nicole Kidman, is a sleek and funny murder mystery set around a bougie Nantucket wedding, and today, Jenna talks…

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221 | Strategies To Focus Better While Writing (And Other Mailbag Questions) 50:11

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Another mailbag! We answer your brilliant questions, and talk a bit about Austin. Buckle up!저자 Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

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220 | Writing Horror with the Carved Creative Team 1:18:26

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so On today's eerie episode, we welcome three creatives behind Hulu's new campy horror slasher film, "Carved" - director and co-writer Justin Harding, co-writer Cheryl Meyer, and star Peyton Elizabeth Lee - to talk about horror, and particularly, how to write it. Happy Halloween!…

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219 | Practical Ways To Treat an Inactive Protagonist 1:01:19

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so We talk about ACTIVE protagonists all the time on the show, but we know that creating one is easier said than done. Luckily, Meg and Lorien have a laundry list of practical exercises you can explore today to bring your protagonist to life. But first, we talk with longtime TSL listener and TSL works…

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218 | Lessons In Chemistry, The Office, and Jury Duty: Lee Eisenberg's Multi-Genre Screenwriting Career 1:30:10

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so How does a TV writer go from working on a classic sitcom (The Office), to a deeply-felt immigrant dramedy (Little America), to creating a hidden camera show (Jury Duty), and most recently, creating an Emmy-nominated female-driven workplace drama (Lessons in Chemistry)? Hard work. Despite his mega-c…

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217 | How To Get A Manager (ft. Roadmap Writers' Joey Tuccio) 1:08:37

3M ago1:08:37

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Joey Tuccio may know more writers in Hollywood than just about anyone. In fact, he loves writers so much, that he created an entire program to nature, incubate, and propel writers to representation through his brainchild ROADMAP WRITERS. Today, in a re-broadcast of a hugely attended Facebook live f…

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216 | Only Murders In The Building Showrunner John Hoffman: "Write What Delights You" 1:05:31

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so John Hoffman is the first to admit his surprise at just how comfortable he felt directing Meryl Streep on his set for Only Murders In The Building. She's not the only legend to have appeared on the show...Steve Martin, Martin Short, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nathan Lane: it's a murderers' row. And yet, …

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215 | Patton Oswalt: Embracing Risk as a Writer, Stand Up Comic, and Actor 1:11:49

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so/ When Patton Oswalt considers a part, he has a simple litmus test: "When the movie is finished it's either gotta be, 'I can't believe they pulled this off, or this movie should not have been made.'" Risk has always been an important part of Patton's life as an artist in every medium: writing, actin…

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214 | How TV Writers, Directors, and Actors Work Together (ft. Jon Huertas) 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: http://tslworkshops.circle.so Though he's perhaps best known as Miguel on This Is Us, Jon Huertas has been a TV staple for decades, having worked on broadcast, cable, and streaming, both in front of and behind the camera. With such a deep well of experience, Jon has incredible advice for TV writers in today's conversation.…

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213 | Using Festivals and Contests to Advance Your Career ft. Alex Convery (AIR) and Tate Hanyok (Sex APPeal) 1:39:54

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RSVP for the TSL/Roadmap AFF Party Here: https://bit.ly/4cQWUHa Years ago, Alex Convery and Tate Hanyok were merely attending the Austin Film Festival as screenplay competition winners, and this year, they're attending as panelists! Find out how they used the festival to meet writers, rep, and most importantly, motivate their career in the right di…

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212 | Outlander Writer/Producer Barbara Stepansky: How Winning The Nicholl Fellowship Changed Her Career 1:05:51

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS FOR FREE: https://tslworkshops.circle.so/ Barbara Stepansky’s career is the culmination of years of incredibly hard work. In addition to winning the highly competitive Nicholl Fellowship, Barbara is a WGA-award winner for a TV movie, the head writer on a German-language Netflix show, and a writer/producer on Starz’s Outlander. To…

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211 | Sundance Favorite GHOSTLIGHT's Kelly O'Sullivan: Indie Filmmaking Beyond LA/NY 1:14:28

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: www.thescreenwritinglife.co/workshops How does a Chicago-based Indie film team break into Sundance, sell their movie at the fest, debut with a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and make a Box Office Splash? They make a really, really great movie. Writer/director Kelly O'Sullivan knows a thing or two about Indie Filmmaking; her debut "Sai…

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210 | "Monk" Creator Andy Breckman: How To Find Luck In Hollywood 1:02:46

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Whether it was writing for SNL in the '80s, writing RAT RACE in the 90s, or creating MONK in the 2000s, it's no secret that Andy Breckman has had an incredible career. What does he chalk it up to? Luck (and a whole lot of hard work).저자 Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

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209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling A Mixed-Tone Comedy 1:04:55

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https://tslworkshops.circle.so When Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, and Lucia Aniello were first pitching Hacks, they didn't have a precise tonal comp when the network asked. But the trio ultimately knew that they wanted a show that was allowed to be "hard funny," but still make lots of space for rich emotional moments. Today, Paul and Jen discuss HOW …

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Beyond Weight Loss? Time for a Change! Let's Reimagine My Channel with Fresh Ideas! 13:27

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Let's reimagine this channel together! I've loved sharing my experiences with Ozempic, but I'm curious: What kind of wellness content would YOU like to see on this channel that you would also find most valuable?😌🧘‍♀️ I'm feeling the need for a change and I want to hear YOUR voice! Let's brainstorm some fresh ideas together!😉 Support the show…

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208 | Writing Animated Children's TV: A Crash Course w/ Lorien 1:01:29

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: www.tslworkshops.circle.so Animation is a MEDIUM, not a genre. This, among many other important lessons on today's episode, is one of the first things Lorien tells people who are interested in writing animated TV for children. Today we discuss how to break into children's animated TV, how production considerations weigh into the…

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Weight Loss Drugs & Diet: What Kelly Clarkson DIDN'T Tell US! (The TODAY Show Reaction Video) 8:42

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Is Kelly Clarkson's weight loss journey sparking controversy? We dive into the headlines and explore concerns surrounding weight loss medication. This video reacts to The TODAY Show's discussion on Kelly & Whoopi's use of meds, and explores the importance of a balanced approach to weight loss! Support the show…

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207 | Being (And Writing) Women Over Forty: A Candid Conversation (ft. Nitza Wilon & Elizabeth Kaiden) 1:18:07

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: www.tslworkshops.circle.so Let's be frank: sexism and ageism are no joke in Hollywood. That being said, women over forty posses superpowers that the peers may lack - experience and wisdom. For Nitza Wilon & Elizabeth Kaiden, this is part of the juice behind the Writers Lab, the only screenwriting lab solely focused on nurturing …

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206 | Everything You Need To Know About The Writer's Guild Foundation Library (a FREE Treasure Trove) 1:04:07

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS!: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Today, we’re joined by Jaiver Barrios, Lauren, O’Connor, and Hilary Swett to discuss the INVALUABLE resources that the WGF library provides for writers…FOR FREE. RESOURCES DISCUSSED: WGF Blog (Spec Primer Example!): https://www.wgfoundation.org/blog/2023/1/18/formatting-your-spec-script-a-primer-p…

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205 | ANNOUNCEMENT: Last Day For A LIFETIME Discount on TSL Workshops 0:52

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Today is your last day for a lifetime TSL Workshops Discount! Sign up here: https://tslworkshops.circle.so저자 Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

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204 | The Hero's Journey ft. Christopher Vogler 1:21:16

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Sign up for TSL Workshops!: https://tslworkshops.circle.so Get Chris' Book!: https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Journey-Mythic-Structure-3rd/dp/193290736X Though Chris Vogler is generally credited with introducing the FRAMEWORK of The Hero's Journey into modern Hollywood discourse, it almost didn't happen. When someone else plagiarized his memo and tra…

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203 | BONUS: TSL Workshops Exclusive Preview 30:14

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Sign up today - https://tslworkshops.circle.so저자 Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

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Following Up! Weight Loss Q&A & More! Your Questions Answered Continues! + Mental Health Chat PART 4 13:46

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**Hey everyone! Welcome back for Part 4 of your Weight Loss Q&A! In this video, I'm following up on your questions from the comments and diving deeper into some of your most requested topics. Get ready for discussions on hitting a plateau - “What TO DO when the weight loss stops even after a dosage increase.” We'll also explore staying motivated an…

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202 | Turning The Tables: Meg and Lorien Interviewed By Screenwriting Teacher/Author Andrew Zinnes 1:11:45

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: http://tslworkshops.circle.so Over the lifespan of our show, you've heard Meg and Lorien interview a ton of incredibly talented writers, but today, we turn the tables, and get to hear from them! (And a bit from producer Jeff too...) Andrew Zinnes, a screenwriter and teacher himself, helped compile a book of interviews by top-tie…

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Simplified: Buddhism (Wisefool Press) 5:05

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Simplified: Christianity (Wisefool Press) 5:32

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Simplified: Hinduism (Wisefool Press) 4:12

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Simplified: Islam (Wisefool Press) 4:57

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Simplified: Zen (Wisefool Press) 3:37

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Simplified: Advaita Vedanta (Wisefool Press) 3:19

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“Regular People” Struggle: The Ricky Lake interview on ABC News (Reaction Video) 12:48

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Weight Loss & Privilege: In this video, we dissect Ricky Lake's recent interview where she discussed her 35-pound weight loss journey without medication. But wait a minute... Did she mention having a personal chef and tons of free time? This video dives into the REAL challenges everyday regular people face that celebrities often overlook. While hea…

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201 | Mail Bag + Thoughts About the Dreaded Act 2b 1:10:22

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so On today’s show, we answer your (excellent) questions. Among the topics we discuss are: How to lean into our best writer selves How many drafts we “really” need to be taken seriously How to improve readability in our work Advice for sharing undeveloped ideas with executives Deepening our midpoint a…

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What Did Novo Nordisk VP Say on GMA? Shortage, Cost & Solutions! (We Have Answers!) 9:57

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Struggling to get Ozempic or Wegovy? Get the latest intel from a Novo Nordisk VP on Good Morning America! This video breaks down the interview, including what they're doing about the shortage, the high out-of-pocket costs, and future plans for obesity prevention drugs. Let's discuss - is this enough? Support the show…

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Simplified: The Backwards Law 3:31

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So you know how everyone’s always like, “Think positive thoughts!” and “Just be happy!”? Well, there's this thing called the Backwards Law that says the more you try to be happy, the less happy you actually are. Crazy, right? But it makes pretty good sense if you don't think about it too much. The Backwards Law says that when you chase after someth…

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Simplified: Bhagavad Gita 3:48

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Simplified: Plato’s Cave 4:06

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200 | Discovering & Embracing Your Strengths As A Writer (ft. Showrunner Joey Slamon) 1:03:56

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: tslworkshops.circle.so Joey's impressive resume in TV includes shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live, Arrested Development, and I'm Sorry, which she show-ran for two seasons next to Andrea Savage. And even so, she's the first to acknowledge her both her strengths and growth areas as a writer, which has been one of the most valuable tools…

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Simplified: Simulation Theory 3:29

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