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101 | Comedy Legend Dan O'Shannon On What Makes Our Writing Funny

101 | Comedy Legend Dan O'Shannon On What Makes Our Writing Funny

FromThe Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna


101 | Comedy Legend Dan O'Shannon On What Makes Our Writing Funny

FromThe Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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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Released:
Sep 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Screenwriting Life. Join us as professional screenwriters, Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna, whose combined credits include writing and production on such films as Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur and Captain Marvel discuss the craft, journey and business of writing for the screen. From dialogue to delivery, Meg and Lorien will guide you through the process, offering inside tips and tricks to help you become the best writer you can be. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support