Screenwriter and author John August

Sidecast: March and Rally for a Fair Contract

Episode - SC18

June 22, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

Live from the WGA STRONG: March and Rally for a Fair Contract in Los Angeles.

Featuring Adam Conover, Boots Riley and Lindsay Dougherty. Thanks to everyone who talked to us!

Links:

* [5,000-Plus Demonstrators Rally in L.A. to Support Writers Strike, Pressure Studios](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wga-strong-rally-labor-leaders-solidarity-amptp-1235520297/) by Katie Kilkenny and Xennia Hamilton for The Hollywood Reporter
* [WGA Strike Rally & March information](https://www.sagaftra.org/wga-strike-rally-march)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC18standard.mp3).

The Rocky Shoals (pages 70-90), Encore

June 20, 2023 Scriptnotes

John and Craig welcome Aline Brosh McKenna to talk about the difficult journey through pages 70-90 of your feature. The end of the second act can drive even the most seasoned writers into an existential crisis, but together they offer their tips and tricks to navigating this difficult passage.

We then talk about the importance of tone: what does tone feel like on the page? And how can it distinguish great writing? We also talk mentors, procrastination, the Panic Monster and our inner Instant Gratification Monkeys.

In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Drew reveal how each episode of Scriptnotes is made and what they’ve learned putting together the Sidecasts.

Links:

* [Aline Brosh McKenna](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112459/)
* Justin Timberlake [joins the Five-Timers Club](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN68Ws_y8es)
* Scriptnotes, Episode 131: [Procrastination and Pageorexia](http://johnaugust.com/2014/procrastination-and-pageorexia)
* [Why Procrastinators Procrastinate](http://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html) and [How to Beat Procrastination](http://waitbutwhy.com/2013/11/how-to-beat-procrastination.html) by Tim Urban
* [airbnb](https://www.airbnb.com/)
* Scriptnotes, Episode 99: [Psychotherapy for screenwriters](http://johnaugust.com/2013/psychotherapy-for-screenwriters)
* [Freedom](http://macfreedom.com/) blocks digital distractions
* Deadline on [Aline’s Showtime pilot pickup](http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/showtime-comedy-pilot-crazy-ex-girlfriend-aline-brosh-mckenna-marc-webb/)
* [They Came Together](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2398249/) and [Mutual Friends](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2112209/)
* [Bandolier](http://www.bandolierstyle.com/) hands free crossbody iPhone accessory
* [Slate Culture Gabfest “Grief Sandwich” Edition](http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/culturegabfest/2014/07/slate_s_culture_gabfest_on_they_came_together_hbo_s_the_leftovers_and_the.html)
* [Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!](https://cottonbureau.com/people/scriptnotes-podcast)
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* [Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription](https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/gifts) or [treat yourself to a premium subscription!](https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/)
* [Craig Mazin](https://www.instagram.com/clmazin/) on Instagram
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by JT Butler ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))
* This episode was originally produced by [Stuart Friedel](http://stustustu.com/). Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by [Matthew Chilelli](https://twitter.com/machelli).

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/152RBv4standard.mp3).

Sidecast: Screenwriters Everywhere – Cologne and Copenhagen

June 15, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

Scriptnotes listeners Anton Breum in Copenhagen, Denmark and Pierre Puget in Cologne, Germany interview writers picketing in support of the WGA during the International Day of Solidarity, organized by Screenwriters Everywhere.

Thank you to everyone who was interviewed and thank you Anton and Pierre!

Links:

* [Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/screenwriters-everywhere-international-day-of-solidarity)
* [Pierre Puget](https://pierrepuget.com/) is the co-host of the European Screenwriters Podcast [EURO PUDDING](https://seantv.net/podcast/)
* [Anton Breum](http://antonbreum.com/)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC17standard.mp3).

Sidecast: International Day of Picketing

June 9, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

The WGA’s international sister unions are coming together Wednesday, June 14 for international picketing, and John and Drew are excited. We discuss where these pickets are taking place and how to RSVP, then answer a listener question about FYC events.

Links:

* [Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/screenwriters-everywhere-international-day-of-solidarity)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC16standard.mp3).

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