Welcome to The Screenwriting Life, a podcast where Oscar-nominated writer Meg LeFauve and Emmy-nominated writer Lorien McKenna discuss not only the craft and business of Screenwriting, but also the emotional life: the ups and downs of being a creative, to remind you that you are not alone and to keep writing.
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
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Welcome to The Screenwriting Life, a podcast where Oscar-nominated writer Meg LeFauve and Emmy-nominated writer Lorien McKenna discuss not only the craft and business of Screenwriting, but also the emotional life: the ups and downs of being a creative, to remind you that you are not alone and to keep writing.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Ep. 306 | The Importance Of Being A Writer Advocate w/ Betsy Beers
Producer Betsy Beers shares her writer-advocacy approach to high-level producing with hosts Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna, revealing how to empower creators for their best work.
July 2, 2026
Ep. 305 | Overcoming The Dreaded ACT TWO
Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna interview each other, breaking down how to conquer the challenging Act Two of screenwriting with film examples.
June 25, 2026
Ep. 304 | A Tapesetry of World Building and Characters w/ Jennifer L. Armentrout
Lorien McKenna interviews Jennifer L. Armentrout, a New York Times bestselling author, about her world-building process and navigating the publishing industry.
318 total episodes available with 140 transcripts
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