{"product_id":"scriptnotes-a-book-about-screenwriting-and-things-that-are-interesting-to-screenwriters-hardcover","title":"Scriptnotes: A Book about Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn August\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCraig Mazin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast \u003ci\u003eScriptnotes\u003c\/i\u003e--featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna, Ashley Nicole Black, Seth Rogen, and many more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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 twelve years, they've analyzed generation-defining movies and shared their wisdom on their popular podcast \u003ci\u003eScriptnotes, \u003c\/i\u003e inviting experts in the craft to discuss everything that makes a script shine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, in their first book, August and Mazin draw on more than a thousand hours of \u003ci\u003eScriptnotes\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eThe Basics\u003c\/b\u003e--including the rules of screenwriting and when to break them\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/b\u003e--including how to create a compelling story with captivating protagonists, worthy antagonists, and a sound structure\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eThe Business\u003c\/b\u003e--including how to pitch a script and the do's (and don'ts) of working collaboratively on a project \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for screenwriters, film buffs, and anyone who enjoys analysis of iconic movies like Die Hard\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e this one-of-a-kind resource provides exclusive access to the screenwriting process--and will inspire anyone ready to pen their own successful screenplay.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered a \"screenwriting guru\" by \u003ci\u003eSlate, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn August\u003c\/b\u003e has written screenplays for \u003ci\u003eCharlie's Angels, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Frankenweenie, Aladdin\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. He is a voting member of the Academy and a former member of the WGA Board of Directors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig Mazin\u003c\/b\u003e is the Emmy-winning creator and showrunner for the acclaimed HBO shows \u003ci\u003eChernobyl\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Last of Us\u003c\/i\u003e. His feature credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Hangover Part II \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e III\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIdentity Thief\u003c\/i\u003e. Craig is a former member of the WGA Board of Directors.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336880152941,"sku":"9780593728062","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/WmyqqEZbvw9780593728062.webp?v=1778918828","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/scriptnotes-a-book-about-screenwriting-and-things-that-are-interesting-to-screenwriters-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}