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by John August and Craig Mazin
Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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- 5 days ago1h 13m
752 - General Meetings
Think of this as a crash course in general meetings. In this compendium, John, Craig and Scriptnotes intern, Lauren, mine previous episodes for advice on the bewildering "general." They aim to answer every question you've had about general meetings, over the years: What are they? What's discussed? And how do you get one? In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig swap stories about their best, worst, and first general meetings. Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Nick Moore (send us yours!) Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
751 - Assembling a Career with Erin Gibson
What if you zigged when you thought you should have zagged? As an actress, a writer, a showrunner, and a host, Erin Gibson's career has been unpredictable. But look closer and you see it's driven by consistent values, smart timing, and the universal currency of comedy. John seeks her insight on going with the flow. John and Erin answer listener questions about connecting with reps, sorting through your idea bank, and managing your emotions while writing. They also encourage listeners to praise colleagues and strangers. Just send the email! In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John talks to Erin about moving out of LA "before it was cool." Links: Attitudes! Podcast Gay of Thrones Feminasty Zach Cregger's "Elf Draft" Concept Tuffy's Tug-O-War Dog Toy Agnes Pelton The Wax Child by Olga Ravn Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Matt Gillespie (send us yours!). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
- 2 weeks ago45 min
750 - Quinceañera
The year was 2011. We had Occupy Wall Street, Hangover II, 50 Shades of Grey… and a podcast named Scriptnotes. On this episode, John and Craig celebrate their podcast Quinceañera, marking fifteen years together on mic. They reflect on their very first episode, the content and cultural moments that marked 2011, and everything that's changed since. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig look forward fifteen years to make predictions on the year 2041. Links: Walgreens with Mom Playlist by Danny Carney First Blossom in the Orchard by John Stokes Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Matthew Chilelli (send us yours!). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
749 - Famous People with Taffy Brodesser-Akner
John and Taffy sit down for a candid conversation surrounding fame, interacting with famous people, and the depiction of fame on screen. They also answer a listener question about cold email etiquette and the delicate art of asking for favors. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, Taffy discusses the subject of her most recent "celebrity" profile: the controversial AI actress, Tilly Norwood. Links: Why on Earth Have I Seen the Same Broadway Show 13 Times? An Investigation. by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Joe Allen I Profile Celebrities for a Living. Nothing Prepared Me for Tilly Norwood. by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Timothy Lenko (send us yours!). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
- Aug 18, 20261h 0m
748 - One Room Movies
John and Craig lock in on one-room movies. How does confinement change character behavior? What opportunities can a single location give you? Plus, they consider how much dithering a character should indulge. They also answer listener questions about "hyperlink cinema" and writing phone calls. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig discuss outgrowing their own tastes. Links: Reddit thread about faster kettles Police Stalkers Ben Affleck/Matt Damon FIFA Project based on Houses of Deceit United Passions (FIFA movie) Dithering WhatIsIt Reddit Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Nick Moore (send us yours!). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
- Aug 11, 20261h 15m
747 - Wrapping It Up with Hacks
John welcomes Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs to talk about the emotional and logistical process of closing out their five-season series, Hacks. Paul and Lucia also step up as guest readers for the Three Page Challenge, a segment where we look at the first three pages of a listener-submitted script and give honest feedback. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John, Lucia and Paul talk about cameos. How do they happen? What's the real deal behind the scenes? Links: You Can Just Do Things by Cate Hall State and Local Election Alliance @luciaaniellosetfits @paulwdowns Cherlato Gelato Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our Coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Nick Moore (send us yours!). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
- Aug 4, 202658 min
746 - How Would This Be a Crime?
In today's edition of "How Would This Be a Movie?" John and Craig convert felonies into films. Together, they take a few crime-related news stories and decide how they might be adapted for the screen. They also discuss paracosms and the importance of daydreaming for budding screenwriters. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig discuss prediction markets. Bet you can guess how that goes. Episode Links: Paracosm Jerome Singer's research on Daydreaming Bob Ross Freud's 1908 essay "Creative Writers and Day-Dreaming" Michele Root-Bernstein's study on childhood worldplay $500 Million Estate Dispute Luggage Tag Scheme Uncrewed Narco Subs Florida Cop Stalks Woman The 40-Year-Old Man-Child by Megan Garber Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our Coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Gloom Canyon (send us yours!). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com. Download the full episode here.
- Jul 28, 20261h 1m
745 - Road Trip
Buckle up! John and Craig discuss the elements that make up a classic road movie. They cover the quintessential scenes, common pitfalls, and the economic quandaries you'll find in the genre. They also answer listener questions about editing novels (versus screenplays) and the aesthetics of outlines and breakdowns. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig talk about their own memorable road trips. Links: Wolf's Belly Bronson Watermarker Pro Carl Rinsch Kathy Bates Scene from Rat Race John's Wondery Podcast, "Launch" It's 10pm Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Prop House Auctions Lords of Waterdeep Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our Coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Matthew Chilelli (send us yours!). Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
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