Me sick
Having a cold in the age of the internet gives you none of the TV-watching, bed-resting benefits. You’re typing and clicking just a little more slowly than usual.

Having a cold in the age of the internet gives you none of the TV-watching, bed-resting benefits. You’re typing and clicking just a little more slowly than usual.
This site is run by screenwriter John August. Mostly, he answers reader-submitted questions about the craft, but occasionally he goes on tangents that run far afield of writing and filmmaking. You'll also find info on past, present and future projects.
On Twitter: @johnaugust
If you have a question about screenwriting or my movies that hasn't been answered, by all means ask. There are a few guidelines to follow.
There are more than 900 articles on the site. You can find category archives at the bottom of every page.

A new short story available for download, Kindle and iPhone.
June 18th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
I recommend Zicam. I can only back it with anecdotal evidence, so I won’t even bother.
June 18th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
I envision John August as a screenwriting T-1000, with a viral John Connor turning using a flu-like fire extinguisher to slowly…slow…him…down.
You should always warm up before you stretch your metaphors.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
This is true. Technology enables us to do many great things we could not do before… Unfortunately, that list of things includes being able to work pretty much anywhere, anytime, regardless of your current circumstances.
Feel better, John.
June 19th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Something in the LA air….Keep an eye on your stomach… if it’s the same thing I caught, it’ll hit you hard for a day or two. Not fun.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:15 am
Feel better. I have been sick since Wednesday. When will it end.
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Get better, man! And type as slow as you need [smile].
~Luke
June 24th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I hear ya. We’re all addicted to the internet!