John August
Screenwriter, author, and creator of utilities for writers; known for credits including Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and for co-hosting the Scriptnotes podcast and co-authoring the Scriptnotes book.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 54min
277 | Scriptnotes Hosts John August & Craig Mazin: The Craft Lessons That Matter Most
John August, a seasoned screenwriter known for films like Big Fish, and Craig Mazin, the Emmy-winning creator of Chernobyl, dive into the art of storytelling. They explore the pitfalls of rigid structure, emphasizing that true theme emerges from character depth. The duo candidly discusses how writers can navigate rejection and maintain creative confidence. With insights on emotional POV and the essence of great endings, they offer a humorous yet reassuring guide for writers at every stage of their journey.
Jan 1, 2026 • 0sec
Getting to Yes, And… | John August – “Scriptnotes”
John August, screenwriter of Big Fish and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and co-host of Scriptnotes, chats about storytelling craft and podcast intimacy. They cover giving and receiving notes, applying screenwriting to business, world-building, stakes and conflict, improv principles, and how comedy and industry practices are evolving.
