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John shares the best writing advice he’s ever received, the screenplays everyone should read, what he appreciates in standup specials and why cool people aren’t funny. They also revisit the gains made on AI as a result of the writers strike.
Each week, screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters, everything from the craft to the business to the best ways to get yourself writing. The most recent 20 episodes are available for free on this site and Apple Podcasts.
The acclaimed HBO/Sky miniseries written, created and produced by Scriptnotes co-host Craig Mazin debuted May 6, 2019. As promised, here are Craig’s scripts for the five episodes. You should also listen to the excellent companion podcast co-hosted by Peter Sagal. Episode 1 – “1:23:45”. Episode 2 – “Please Remain Calm”.
Biography of screenwriter John August, and information about his eponymous blog.
John August (born August 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist.
John August. Writer: Big Fish. John August's screenwriting credits include Go (1999), Big Fish (2003), Titan A.E. (2000), Charlie's Angels (2000), and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003).
John and Craig cover endings, both for craft and for business. First they articulate the importance of the denouement and the social contract it fulfills with the audience. Then they discuss what happens to a writer’s work after their death. We also follow up on pitching, and introduce a new segment: Change Craig’s Mind. This week ...
Feb 28, 2023 · John and Craig welcome comedian, actor, writer and Jeopardy! champion Patton Oswalt to discuss joke structure and building standup specials. Patton pulls back the curtain on his writing process, how he develops a comedic premise, and earning an audience’s trust.
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May 19, 2023 · Writers Guild of America negotiating committee member John August has publicly disclosed his company's investment in an artificial intelligence-powered writing tool and is facing some member ...
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