Scriptnotes by John August - ISBN: 9780857508478
Hardcover
Unlock screenwriting secrets and build a successful career. From Hollywood’s best.

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  • Hardcover

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    4 January 2026

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Summary

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, P…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780857508478
ISBN-10:0857508474
Author:John August, Craig Mazin
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Bantam Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:4 January 2026
Weight:544g
Dimensions:241mm x 160mm x 32mm
About The Author

John August

John August

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

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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