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Aug 21
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261 | Clarity, Subtext, and Want vs. Nee...

MEG LEFAUVE & LORIEN MCKENNA
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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so In this episode, Meg and Lorien sit down with Kaz Firpo (Marvel’s ETERNALS, RUIN) to talk about the timeless craft lessons that make a great screenplay. From writing scenes that still land without sound, to creating emotional clarity on the page, Kaz shares why subtext is the secret engine of great dialogue ... Show More
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