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The Curated Craft Compendium

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News, Scriptnotes

John and Craig present a special clip show with craft-focused segments hand-picked by Aline Brosh Mckenna.

We’ll start by asking ‘Where to Begin?’ in Episode 174 and explore how to enter a story. Then we’ll discuss establishing setting and perspective in episode 45. Finally we’ll take a look at voice and the four rules to creating authentic dialogue.

Links:

* [Scriptnotes, Ep 174](https://johnaugust.com/2014/hacks-transference-and-where-to-begin) Hacks, Transference, and Where to Begin
* [Scriptnotes, Ep 45](https://johnaugust.com/2012/setting-perspective-and-terrible-numbers) Setting, Perspective, and Terrible Numbers
* [Scriptnotes, 37](https://johnaugust.com/2012/dialogue) Let’s Talk About Dialogue
* [Find more episodes from the vault](http://scriptnotes.net/).
* [Scriptnotes Digital Seasons](https://store.johnaugust.com/) are also now available!
* Check out the [Scriptnotes Episode Guide](johnaugust.com/guide), now also accepting recommendations for updating the [Listener’s Guide](johnaugust.com/guide).
* Submit to the Pitch Session [here](https://johnaugust.com/pitch)!
* Watch Chernobyl May 6th and listen to [The Chernobyl Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chernobyl-podcast/id1459712981) with Craig and Peter Sagal
* [John August](https://twitter.com/johnaugust) on Twitter
* [Craig Mazin](https://twitter.com/clmazin) on Twitter
* [John on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en)
* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by Luke Davis ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/scriptnotes_ep_398_curated_craft_compendium.mp3).

Find the original transcripts here: Ep 174, Hacks Transference and Where to Begin [Transcript](https://johnaugust.com/2014/scriptnotes-ep-174-hacks-transference-and-where-to-begin-transcript), Ep 45, Setting, Perspective and Terrible Numbers [Transcript](https://johnaugust.com/2012/scriptnotes-ep-45-setting-perspective-and-terrible-numbers-transcript), and Ep 37, Let’s Talk About Dialogue [Transcript](https://johnaugust.com/2012/scriptnotes-ep-37-lets-talk-about-dialogue-transcript)

The Sound Episode

Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig welcome back Andrea Berloff (World Trade Center, Straight Outta Compton) to talk all things sound: how it works on the page, on the stage, and in the mixing room. Andrea shares her experience working with sound for her upcoming directing debut, The Kitchen.

We also follow up on WGA developments and deep dive Craig’s feelings on matzah.

Links:

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

UPDATE 5-2-19: The transcript of this episode can be found here.

Big Numbers

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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=TBikbn5XJhg) by John Boswell
* [Disney+ News](https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/disney-plus-streaming-service-news/)
* The Rise of Skywalker [teaser]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLZQfnFyelTBOQ15kmHSgEbdjzLMWzZpL7&time_continue=4&v=adzYW5DZoWs)
* [What It’s Like to Grow Up With More Money Than You’ll Ever Spend](https://www.thecut.com/2019/03/abigail-disney-has-more-money-than-shell-ever-spend.html)
* [Anita May Rosenstein Campus of Los Angeles LGBT Center](https://lalgbtcenter.org/)
* [The Lab Rat Escape Room](https://www.hatchescapes.com/lab-rat)
* Accepting recommendations for updating the [Listener’s Guide](johnaugust.com/guide)
* Submit to the Pitch Session [here](https://johnaugust.com/pitch)
* [John August](https://twitter.com/johnaugust) on Twitter
* [Craig Mazin](https://twitter.com/clmazin) on Twitter
* [John on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en)
* [Find past episodes](http://scriptnotes.net/)
* [Scriptnotes Digital Seasons](https://store.johnaugust.com/) are also now available!
* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by Lou Stone Borenstein ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/scriptnotes_ep_396_big_numbers.mp3).

**UPDATE 4-23-19:** The transcript of this episode can be found [here](https://johnaugust.com/2019/scriptnotes-396-big-numbers-transcript).

All in this Together

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](johnaugust.com/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”](https://twitter.com/RachelWenitsky/status/1114209903256715265)
* [For cramped New York, an expanding dining scene](https://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-nyc-restaurant-scene-april-fools-2019-story.html) in the LA Times
* Submit to the Pitch Session [here](https://johnaugust.com/pitch)
* [John August](https://twitter.com/johnaugust) on Twitter
* [Craig Mazin](https://twitter.com/clmazin) on Twitter
* [John on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en)
* [Find past episodes](http://scriptnotes.net/)
* [Scriptnotes Digital Seasons](https://store.johnaugust.com/) are also now available!
* [Outro](http://johnaugust.com/2013/scriptnotes-the-outros) by David Jon Banks ([send us yours!](http://johnaugust.com/2014/outros-needed))

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/395_all_in_this_together.mp3).

**UPDATE 4-17-19:** The transcript of this episode can be found [here](https://johnaugust.com/2019/scriptnotes-ep-395-all-in-this-together-transcript).