How Hollywood Screenwriter and Director John August Writes: Part One

Critically acclaimed screenwriter and director John August stopped by the show to chat with me about his writing process, the film business, and his hit podcast Scriptnotes.

 

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Since his breakthrough film debut Go (1999), John has penned an impressive list of big budget Hollywood films from Charlie’s Angels (2000), to a handful of Tim Burton films including Big Fish (2003), and Frankenweenie (2013).

The prolific author has also worked in TV, on Broadway, creates his own writing apps, and is a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

He currently produces the invaluable Scriptnotes podcast with co-host Craig Mazin where they discuss the ins-and-outs of the screenwriting business.

Join us for this two-part interview.

In Part One of the file John August and I discuss:

• How a Journalism Major Became a Hollywood Director
• Why Screenwriting Is Truly a Team Sport
• What It’s Like to Rewrite a Film Like ‘Iron Man’
• How Hand Writing First Drafts Helps Your Process
• Why Public Writing Sprints Can Boost Your Output

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• How Hollywood Screenwriter and Film Director John August Writes: Part Two
• JohnAugust.com
• John August on IMDb.com
• Scripnotes Podcast
• John August on Twitter
• Kelton Reid on Twitter

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