The Scriptnotes book outsold this!
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Scriptnotes book outsold this!
This week’s Scriptnotes with Aaron Sorkin is one of my favorites. In the bonus segment, we discuss his never-made Houdini musical.
Wonderful hearing @johnaugust.bsky.social (finally!) interviewing Aaron Sorkin on Scriptnotes this week. As an illustration of what a softie I am, they played 90 seconds from a West Wing episode and that was enough to make me cry.
September 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
This week’s Scriptnotes with Aaron Sorkin is one of my favorites. In the bonus segment, we discuss his never-made Houdini musical.
This week on Scriptnotes, I’m joined by Jesse Eisenberg, the talented actor/writer/director desperate to write headlines for The Onion. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
672 - Navigating Loss with Jesse Eisenberg
Podcast Episode · Scriptnotes Podcast · 01/21/2025 · 49m
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January 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This week on Scriptnotes, I’m joined by Jesse Eisenberg, the talented actor/writer/director desperate to write headlines for The Onion. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
On today’s Scriptnotes we do a deep dive on The Devil and his cinematic successes. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
666 - Satanic Movies
Podcast Episode · Scriptnotes Podcast · 11/26/2024 · 50m
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November 27, 2024 at 2:04 AM
On today’s Scriptnotes we do a deep dive on The Devil and his cinematic successes. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
On today’s Scriptnotes, we welcome back psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo to discuss writing while (gestures around in all directions). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
676 - Writing while the World is on Fire
Podcast Episode · Scriptnotes Podcast · 02/18/2025 · 47m
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February 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On today’s Scriptnotes, we welcome back psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo to discuss writing while (gestures around in all directions). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
I can imagine the scriptnotes I’d get on this and ✨iwannadie✨
April 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I can imagine the scriptnotes I’d get on this and ✨iwannadie✨
Had a blast guesting on Scriptnotes with @clmazin.bsky.social and @johnaugust.bsky.social. Talked about what writers get wrong about courtroom drama.
April 4, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Had a blast guesting on Scriptnotes with @clmazin.bsky.social and @johnaugust.bsky.social. Talked about what writers get wrong about courtroom drama.
Excited to see Scriptnotes on the USA Today bestsellers list, along with the D&D Player’s Handbook!
December 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Excited to see Scriptnotes on the USA Today bestsellers list, along with the D&D Player’s Handbook!
It doesn't count until it's in the trades. www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...
Craig Mazin, John August to Release ‘Scriptnotes’ Book Based on Hit Podcast (Exclusive)
For the book, August and Mazin drew on hours of Scriptnotes conversations, as well as their own storied careers, to help readers begin, refine and sell their own scripts.
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July 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It doesn't count until it's in the trades. www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...
From comics to videogames, today's Scriptnotes looks at writing across multiple media. A great discussion with @jmechner.bsky.social @evnarc.bsky.social Erica Harrell and Desirée Proctor. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
670 - Writing Across Mediums
Podcast Episode · Scriptnotes Podcast · 12/24/2024 · 44m
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December 24, 2024 at 5:54 PM
From comics to videogames, today's Scriptnotes looks at writing across multiple media. A great discussion with @jmechner.bsky.social @evnarc.bsky.social Erica Harrell and Desirée Proctor. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
The Scriptnotes book is now available for pre-order worldwide, wherever books are sold! scriptnotesbook.com
Scriptnotes
The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career. By John August and Craig Mazin.
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July 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Scriptnotes book is now available for pre-order worldwide, wherever books are sold! scriptnotesbook.com
New Scriptnotes video! Aline and I discuss the farewells in Prada, T2, Past Lives and others. youtu.be/sHoXc_ngaCA?...
Writing a memorable goodbye
YouTube video by Scriptnotes
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July 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New Scriptnotes video! Aline and I discuss the farewells in Prada, T2, Past Lives and others. youtu.be/sHoXc_ngaCA?...
Recording two shows today: first this week’s Serious Trouble, then as a guest on the excellent Scriptnotes podcast with my friends Craig Mazin and John August.
April 4, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Recording two shows today: first this week’s Serious Trouble, then as a guest on the excellent Scriptnotes podcast with my friends Craig Mazin and John August.
This week's Scriptnotes has Tony Gilroy (Andor, Michael Clayton) talking about the second season, and his shift from features to series. Already up in the premium feed. scriptnotes.net
March 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This week's Scriptnotes has Tony Gilroy (Andor, Michael Clayton) talking about the second season, and his shift from features to series. Already up in the premium feed. scriptnotes.net
The Scriptnotes book is available everywhere for pre-order! Through Sept 5th, when you preorder it, B&N Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off. (B&N Premium Members get an additional 10% off physical books.) Coupon code PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/scriptnote...
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The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast Scriptnotes—featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christophe...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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One of my favorite authors on one of my favorite podcasts? Yes, please. @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com this was wonderful. 🖤
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Scriptnotes Podcast: 616 - The One with Neil Gaiman on Apple Podcasts
Show Scriptnotes Podcast, Ep 616 - The One with Neil Gaiman - Oct 24, 2023
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October 24, 2023 at 8:48 PM
One of my favorite authors on one of my favorite podcasts? Yes, please. @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com this was wonderful. 🖤
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On today's Scriptnotes, we discuss LLMs training on movie and TV dialogue — and why this is not the hill for writers to die on. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
669 - They Ate Our Scripts
Podcast Episode · Scriptnotes Podcast · 12/17/2024 · 59m
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December 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM
On today's Scriptnotes, we discuss LLMs training on movie and TV dialogue — and why this is not the hill for writers to die on. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
SCRIPTNOTES 616
Novel/Comics/Screenwriter @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com (SANDMAN, GOOD OMENS) chats with @johnaugust.bsky.social (CORPSE BRIDE) & @clmazin.bsky.social (THE LAST OF US).
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Novel/Comics/Screenwriter @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com (SANDMAN, GOOD OMENS) chats with @johnaugust.bsky.social (CORPSE BRIDE) & @clmazin.bsky.social (THE LAST OF US).
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October 24, 2023 at 10:06 PM
SCRIPTNOTES 616
Novel/Comics/Screenwriter @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com (SANDMAN, GOOD OMENS) chats with @johnaugust.bsky.social (CORPSE BRIDE) & @clmazin.bsky.social (THE LAST OF US).
johnaugust.com/2023/the-one...
Join Scriptnotes Premium to hear the bonus chat and get eps early.
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Novel/Comics/Screenwriter @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com (SANDMAN, GOOD OMENS) chats with @johnaugust.bsky.social (CORPSE BRIDE) & @clmazin.bsky.social (THE LAST OF US).
johnaugust.com/2023/the-one...
Join Scriptnotes Premium to hear the bonus chat and get eps early.
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Hey! Look what came in the mail today! I am so excited to have a new way to procrastinate! #Scriptnotes #scriptsky #filmsky @johnaugust.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Hey! Look what came in the mail today! I am so excited to have a new way to procrastinate! #Scriptnotes #scriptsky #filmsky @johnaugust.bsky.social
Also a very good scriptnotes episode
Project Hail Mary screenwriter Drew Goddard talks about starting out on Buffy, fixing World War Z and adapting his second Andy Weir novel.
Plus @mattbelloni.bsky.com and I bring the banter!
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Plus @mattbelloni.bsky.com and I bring the banter!
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April 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Also a very good scriptnotes episode
Listening to Tony Gilroy on Scriptnotes podcast. They wrote 1500 pages of script on Andor, only cut one scene in edit and reshot one scene over the two seasons. Because they got the scripts incredibly tight before shooting.
Idea for studio execs: maybe movies should follow this process.
Idea for studio execs: maybe movies should follow this process.
May 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Listening to Tony Gilroy on Scriptnotes podcast. They wrote 1500 pages of script on Andor, only cut one scene in edit and reshot one scene over the two seasons. Because they got the scripts incredibly tight before shooting.
Idea for studio execs: maybe movies should follow this process.
Idea for studio execs: maybe movies should follow this process.
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 AM
What?? Wow, I love the Scriptnotes podcast! Thank you for including me, @johnaugust.bsky.social
And I'm not at ALL terrified to listen to what a pair of prestige TV/film screenwriters think of my YouTube vids 👀
And I'm not at ALL terrified to listen to what a pair of prestige TV/film screenwriters think of my YouTube vids 👀
Sweet that John August finally discovered @captaindisillusion.bsky.social and made his YT channel this week's One Cool Thing.
I also heartily endorse subscribing to it.
I also heartily endorse subscribing to it.
May 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM
What?? Wow, I love the Scriptnotes podcast! Thank you for including me, @johnaugust.bsky.social
And I'm not at ALL terrified to listen to what a pair of prestige TV/film screenwriters think of my YouTube vids 👀
And I'm not at ALL terrified to listen to what a pair of prestige TV/film screenwriters think of my YouTube vids 👀
Rewatching Margin Call (as prompted by the excellent Scriptnotes pod). Brilliant writing and acting.
August 28, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Rewatching Margin Call (as prompted by the excellent Scriptnotes pod). Brilliant writing and acting.