Dan O'Shannon has worked on some of American television's most iconic shows in history, but for him, every new project is a refreshed exercise in humility and starting again. Dan talks about what makes something funny, how to draw UNIQUE comedic characters, and what it really takes to succeed in our business in writer.

DAN'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/What-Are-You-Laughing-Comprehensive/dp/1441162933 

SEE JEFF'S MOVIE (Sat, Sep 10 @ 7:30pm in Hollywood - Block M): https://www.siliconbeachfilmfestival.com/tickets

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Yes. That's right. Today we're bringing you ONE HUNDRED lessons we've learned about writing, in honor of...yes, that's right, our 100th episode!!! Enjoy!

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We wanted to give our listeners a preview of our PATREON, so you'll hearing three bite-sized samples for some of our workshops. 

If you're interested in joining the Patreon, you can sign up here: www.patreon.com/TheScreenwritingLife

For questions/sign up info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHnbm7i9udM

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There may be no topic we discuss more on this show than Lava, so we decided to put an episode together unpacking the entire volcano.

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We're BACK. After vacations, appointments, film festivals, and, oh yeah, writing, Meg, Lorien and Jeff check back in to discuss what they've been learning about their writing and themsleves in the last 6 weeks. 

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Thanks to our intern BORIS for cutting together another great BEST OF episode. Today we feature clips from the following episodes:

88 | Alex Kurtzman & Jenny Lumet: Why Destabilization Is Essential For Your Writing

86 | Dr. Strange 2 Writer Michael Waldron On Emotionally Authentic Writing

90 | Finding The Thematic “Thesis Statement” Of Your Script w/ Maggie Cohn

78 | Character Poles: A Simple but POWERFUL Way To Shape Your Characters

85 | Getting To The Heart Of Your Story w/ Pat Verducci

76 | How To GIVE Great Notes On Writing

75 | Finding Your Brand as a Writer w/ Manager Alison Mann

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Enjoy our final panel coverage from our time at the SLO film festival!

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Many writer/directors have gotten their starts with short films. Today we discuss what makes a great short, and how they can help (and not help) advance your career as a writer!

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Another WONDERFUL story workshop from Meg + Lorien. 

To see Jeff's film in CLEVELAND on 7/6 @ 7:30pm, buy tickets here: https://omniwebticketing6.com/cleveland/cedarlee/?schdate=2022-07-06&perfix=131376

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David F.M. Vaughn, award-winning actor, director, composer, and writer, is obsessed with getting detailed about the behind-the-scenes aspects of this sometimes very mysterious business. Having just come off of his first staffing gig, David has TONS of insight about what a writers room REALLY looks, and how we can prepare for them. 

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