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261 | Clarity, Subtext, and Want vs. Need: Kaz Firpo on Crafting Great Screenplays

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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, and why every character’s want and need should always be at odds.

Whether you’re on draft one or draft fifteen, this conversation will help you sharpen your scenes, clarify your characters, and trust your instincts as a writer.

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Content provided by Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna, Meg LeFauve, and Lorien McKenna. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna, Meg LeFauve, and Lorien McKenna or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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, and why every character’s want and need should always be at odds.

Whether you’re on draft one or draft fifteen, this conversation will help you sharpen your scenes, clarify your characters, and trust your instincts as a writer.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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