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Writing a Script in (insert number) Days

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June 8, 2021 News, Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig discuss what comes after you land a movie deal–writing the script by a certain date. They offer tips, strategies, and calculations for budgeting time to deliver a draft.

We also consider the statute of limitations on spoiler warnings and follow up on child prodigies, movie theaters and free will. Our listener questions this week include POV in a two hander and how to get out of a nightmare development trap.

Finally, in our bonus segment for premium members John and Craig share their views on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Spoiler: it’s all a simulation.

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  • Speculation that AMC may buy our beloved Arclight
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  • CAA Sells wiip
  • Screen Compensation Guide for Streaming Services
  • Screen Deal Tips
  • 32 year old passes for 19 for TV contract
  • Jacob Kaplan-Moss on estimating software development
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  • Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli.

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UPDATE 6-11-21 The transcript for this episode can now be found here.

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