Transcribed

Big Numbers

Episode - 396

April 16, 2019 Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig talk big numbers, from the latest developments in the WGA/agency situation, to the announcement of Disney+ and the final installment of the Star Wars non-ology.

We also answer listener questions about writers who aren’t in the guild and how to spend your time writing.

Links:

Timelapse of the Entire Universe by John Boswell
Disney+ News
The Rise of Skywalker teaser
What It’s Like to Grow Up With More Money Than You’ll Ever Spend
Anita May Rosenstein Campus of Los Angeles LGBT Center
The Lab Rat Escape Room
Accepting recommendations for updating the Listener’s Guide
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John August on Twitter
Craig Mazin on Twitter
John on Instagram
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Outro by Lou Stone Borenstein (send us yours!)

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UPDATE 4-23-19: The transcript of this episode can be found here.

All in this Together

April 9, 2019 News, Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig explore the challenge of creating a movie with a group of heroes and multiple points of view. They’ll discuss options for structuring competing storylines, when to check back in with characters, and managing personal versus group stakes.

We also answer listener questions on a bunch of topics including things Craig tweets!

Links:

Accepting recommendations for updating the Listener’s Guide
Arlo Finch Book Tour – Meet and Greet at The Briar Patch in Bangor, Maine on Thursday, April 11 at 5pm
Rachel Wenitsky’s “The Hot Character Who Everyone Thinks Had It Easy Finally Reveals Their Painful Backstory”
For cramped New York, an expanding dining scene in the LA Times
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John August on Twitter
Craig Mazin on Twitter
John on Instagram
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Outro by David Jon Banks (send us yours!)

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UPDATE 4-17-19: The transcript of this episode can be found here.

When It’s All Said and Done

March 12, 2019 Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna to talk about what she learned producing four seasons of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Aline shares the importance of trusting your gut, building school spirit, and empowering the voices around you.

We’ll also talk about Emma Thompson, agency-affiliated producers, and more.

Links:

Emma Thompson’s open letter to Skydance.
Episode 175 Transcript
A Very English Scandal
Birdcage 2
Instagram #jackwawa
New Highland 2 videos and tutorials
We’re hiring a coder! If you’re interested please send an email to assistant@johnaugust.com
You can now order Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon
Submit entries for The Scriptnotes Pitch Session here.
T-shirts are available here! We’ve got new designs, including Colored Revisions, Karateka, and Highland2.
John August on Twitter
Craig Mazin on Twitter
Aline Brosh McKennaon Twitter
John on Instagram
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Outro by Victor Krause (send us yours!)

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UPDATE 4-2-18: The transcript of this episode can be found here.

Getting Staffed

March 5, 2019 Scriptnotes, Three Page Challenge, Transcribed, WGA

John and Craig proudly welcome back former Scriptnotes producer Megan McDonnell to tell her journey from film student to getting staffed on her first television show.

We then review a batch of Three Page Challenge submissions, covering how to keep your audience engaged, build tension, and earn interesting characters. Plus, follow up on the WGA and recent Bones ruling.

Thank you to our Three Page Challenge participants, and special thanks to Megan McDonnell for all of your work on Scriptnotes!

Links:

The Bones Decision
The Peter Stark Program
Three Pages by Christopher Cramer
Three Pages by David Koutsouridis
Three Pages by Carrie Wong and Herman Ming
Megan’s Desk Setup
Light Up Phone Charger
Russian doll starring Natasha Lyonne
Submit to the Three Page Challenge here
Submit to the Pitch Session here
T-shirts are available here! We’ve got new designs, including Colored Revisions, Karateka, and Highland2.
John August on Twitter
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John on Instagram
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Outro The Stuart Special by James Llonch & Jim Bond (send us yours!)

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UPDATE 3-8-19: The transcript of this episode can be found here.