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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.

Episode Appearances

Scriptnotes Podcast

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

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

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

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

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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