Pitches | johnaugust.com

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  Philosophy for Screenwriters

  Jan 12, 2021—S0

  <p>John and Craig discuss their personal philosophies and how writers can approach philosophical questions in terms of theme (central dramatic question) and character (moral codes and motivation).</p> <p>Then we cover virtual pitches and listener questions on eight-sequence structure and how to read a script. We also follow up on the agency campaign, failed insurrections, and bad IP.</p> <p>Finally in our bonus segment for premium members, we revisit our disagreement in episode 481 about whether it’s okay to lie.</p> <p>Links:</p> WGA Rejects WME Deal, Judge Rejects Injunction Rubik’s Cube Mr. Clean: a sail...

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  Rules and Plans

  Jan 29, 2019—S0

  <p>John and Craig discuss when and how to break screenplay orthodoxy, from experimental formatting to narrative misdirects. They also examine why it’s important that your characters create, communicate, and break plans.</p> <p>We also address follow up from our Raiders of the Lost Ark deep dive, and respond to questions about shared and international writing credits.</p> <p>Links:</p> The Seattle Live Show is on February 6th! You can now preorder Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon or come to the launch event on February 9th. Submit entries for The Scriptnotes Pitch Session here. Be...

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  Professional Realism

  Jan 8, 2019—S0

  <p>John welcomes Derek Haas (Chicago Fire, 3:10 to Yuma, 2 Fast 2 Furious) to talk about writing accurate portrayals of different jobs, and when to sacrifice reality for storytelling. They also share their time-management strategies in honor of those New Year resolutions to get writing done.</p> <p>We also answer listener questions about the necessity of entertainment lawyers, how to keep your energy high pitch after pitch, Story By credits, and how to stay alive after that first staff writing job ends.</p> <p>Links:</p> Thank you, Derek Haas! Join us for the WGA’s Princess Bride screening on January 27th...

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  Aaron Sorkin vs. Aristotle

  Jun 28, 2016—S0

  <p>John and Craig consider a new master class in screenwriting taught by Aaron Sorkin, and a very old Greek word (anagnorisis) championed by Aristotle. Both are useful!</p> <p>Then it’s a look at what we mean by “originality,” including a very useful litmus test provided by Lindsay Doran.</p> <p>Reminder that the 250-epsiode Scriptnotes USB drives are now available. Find the link below.</p> <p>Links:</p> Scriptnotes, 255: New and Old Hollywood, with guest Billy Ray ‘Hatton Garden Job’ Beats Other Pics About Famed UK Heist To Production on Deadline, and our discussion in episode 234 Our bonus epis...

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  Pitching an Open Writing Assignment

  May 3, 2016—S0

  <p>John and Craig discuss open writing assignments, and how to best pitch to producers and studios looking to hire a writer for a specific property. Most of the work happens before you set foot in the room, so proper planning is essential.</p> <p>Then we take a look at the controversy over white actors playing roles that could have gone to Asian actors, and how screenwriters can (and can’t) improve the situation.</p> <p>Links:</p> Scriptnotes, 247: The One with Lawrence Kasdan Scriptnotes Bonus: Jungle Book Q+A, with screenwriter Justin Marks The Making of The Jungle Bo...

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