John August

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Host of the Scriptnotes podcast, where they discuss screenwriting craft, character development, and industry trends with various guests and co-hosts. Known for exploring topics related to dialogue, tone, and the technical aspects of writing for film and television. Appears regularly across multiple episodes engaging with screenwriting professionals and creative practitioners.

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Scriptnotes Podcast

Episode Appearances

Scriptnotes Podcast · Apr 14, 2026

731 - Avoidance and Other Anti-Quests

“Podcast host and screenwriter who co-chaired WGA negotiating committee”

Character motivation and avoidanceAnti-quest storytelling techniquesFear vs love as primary motivations

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Scriptnotes Podcast · Mar 17, 2026

728 - Beats to Scenes with Drew Goddard

“Podcast host and screenwriter interviewing Drew Goddard about screenwriting techniques”

Screenwriting craft and techniqueStory beats vs scenesTV writers' room dynamics

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Scriptnotes Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

724 - Introductions with Joachim Trier

“Scriptnotes podcast host interviewing Trier about screenwriting and character development”

Screenwriting collaboration techniquesCharacter introduction strategiesOpening sequence construction

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Scriptnotes Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

722 - Orality, or Writing to be Spoken

“Co-host discussing orality in screenwriting and industry trends”

Orality in screenwritingPost-production schedulingWGA contract negotiations

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Scriptnotes Podcast · Jan 13, 2026

720 - Watch Your Tone

“Scriptnotes podcast host interviewing the creators about their series development”

Television development processSpy genre storytellingWriters' room management

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