Three Page Challenge

John and Craig host another round of the Three Page Challenge, where they give their honest feedback on three listener-submitted scripts. They offer insights into using sound realistically, writing action that can be easily directed, finding subtext in dialogue, and navigating complex points of view.

But first, we dig into several tricky listener questions: How does a writing team discuss their individual work with their reps? When is it ok to say no to inclusive casting? And how do you break up with a producer?

In our bonus segment for premium members, we delve into tough questions and offer advice to our younger selves.

Links:

* [Weekend Read 2](https://quoteunquoteapps.com/weekendread/)
* [ROUTES](https://johnaugust.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ROUTES-three-page-challenge.pdf) by Colton W. Miller, [MEGHA GENESIS](https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2023%2F09%2FMegha-Genesis-3-page-challenge.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=cb5c2802694bc33dab7ab90c86312f541b276f73dbbf856b40d410f14a3d959c) by Priti Trivedi, and [THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS](https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2023%2F12%2FThoughts-and-Prayers-2023-12-29-3PC.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=a7e4f2257027ed7a199f18d21648744ce3e1ebf5d818a06321afc61c095df938) by Eric Hunsley
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* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by [Matthew Chilelli](https://twitter.com/machelli).

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You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/629standard.mp3).

**UPDATE 2-26-24:** The transcript for this episode can be found [here](https://johnaugust.com/2024/scriptnotes-episode-629-cork-grease-transcript).

John and Craig host another round of the Three Page Challenge, selecting three listeners’ scripts for feedback on what’s working and common pitfalls to avoid. They offer insights into the tricky issues when cheating movement, formatting non-English dialogue, and the importance of logic in comedy.

But first, we answer some long-gestating listener questions: What are strategies for writers to option IP on their own? Can you use your smart relative for dialogue? And how do you discuss co-creators of projects when meeting with a potential rep?

In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig gloat about all the things they can get away with never having to do — everything from calculus to remembering their children’s phone numbers.

Links:

* [Weekend Read 2](https://quoteunquoteapps.com/weekendread/)
* [SKULDUGGERY](https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2023%2F06%2FSKULDUGGERY_EP1_060623.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=241aac0666008a3864628bdbf0d03c2a74ccfce0c6687859a500d53e92418f6a) by Matthew W. Davis (with bonus puzzle map,) [SCRAP](https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2023%2F06%2FSCRAP-3-page-challenge.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=5a644228d4f160758c521693bbf6c633f6916b04c4f3ef63add57e59c00e27db) by Tertius Kapp, and [ANOTHER LIFE](https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2023%2F06%2FAnother-Life-3pg-challenge-JUN5.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=67cd3ccd8ced2a76d8e958baa7082958a4d83338f60208f1e5ef847b6e5cc83e) by Sarah Hu
* [The illusion of moral decline](https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-illusion-of-moral-decline?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email) by [Adam Mastroianni](https://substack.com/@experimentalhistory)
* [No, No, Nanette: Hannah Gadsby, Trauma, and Comedy as Emotional Manipulation](https://evergreenreview.com/read/your-laughter-is-my-trauma/) by Yasmin Nair
* [The Best Podcasts of 2023 (So Far)](https://www.vulture.com/article/best-podcasts-of-2023.html) by Nicholas Quah for Vulture
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* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by Jon Spurney ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by [Matthew Chilelli](https://twitter.com/machelli). Our intern is Halley Lamberson.

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/602standardV2.mp3).

**UPDATE 7-26-23:** The transcript for this episode can be found [here](https://johnaugust.com/2023/scriptnotes-episode-602-research-isnt-cheating-transcript).