Scriptnotes

John August, Craig Mazin

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Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
04 December 2025

Screenwriting techniques

The ultimate guide to writing and building a successful writing career-from the creators of the \""highly influential\"" (Vulture) hit podcast Scriptnotes.

The ultimate guide to writing and building a successful writing career-from the creators of the \""highly influential\"" (Vulture) hit podcast Scriptnotes.

With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig Mazin know what it takes to write a successful script for the screen. And over the past ten years, they've analyzed generation-defining movies and shared their wisdom on their popular podcast Scriptnotes, inviting experts in the craft, including Mike Schur, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Seth Rogen, and many others to discuss everything that makes a script shine.

Now, in their first book, August and Mazin draw on more than 550 hours of Scriptnotes conversations, as well as their own storied careers, to help readers begin, refine, and sell their own scripts. Part writing class, part informational interview with the best creators in the business, this essential book shares tips on-

The Basics-including the rules of screenwriting, and when to break them The Craft-including how to create a compelling story with captivating protagonists, worthy antagonists, and a sound structure The Business-including how to pitch a script and the do's (and don'ts) of working collaboratively on a project

Perfect for screenwriters, film buffs, and anyone who enjoys behind-the-scenes stories of popular movies like Die Hard and Clueless, this one-of-a-kind resource provides exclusive access to the screenwriting process-and will inspire anyone ready to pen their own successful screenplay.

By: John August, Craig Mazin
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 239mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 547g
ISBN: 9780857508478
ISBN 10: 0857508474
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 04 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John August (Author) Considered a \""screenwriting guru\"" by Slate, John August has written screenplays for Charlie's Angels, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Frankenweenie, Aladdin, and more. He is a voting member of the Academy and a former member of the WGA Board of Directors. Craig Mazin (Author) Craig Mazin is the Emmy-winning creator and showrunner for the acclaimed HBO shows Chernobyl and The Last of Us. His feature credits include The Hangover Part II and III, and Identity Thief. Craig is a former member of the WGA Board of Directors.

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Scriptnotes

John August, Craig Mazin

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