Scriptnotes by John August and Craig Mazin Crown Publishing Group Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Craig Mazin and John August may lend their storytelling expertise while hosting their podcast Scriptnotes, but now the hosts are ready to offer that knowledge in book form. The Hollywood screenwriters will release SCRIPTNOTES: A Book About Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters, based on their hit podcast by the same name, offering an "ultimate guide for writing screenplays or building a screenwriting career," The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively announce. John August Dustin Bocks On their podcast, Mazin and August discuss "everything from writer's block, to getting started in the industry, to the vagaries of work-for-hire and copyright law," all the while sharing "their expertise and best tips for working in film and television." For their podcast they have spoken to a myriad of entertainment figures, including Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna, Ashley Nicole Black, Seth Rogen and more about the process of making a great script. Related Stories General News Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Podcast to Honor Him With Virtual Event After Death General News Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Return to Podcasting With Launch of 'The Fame Game' Now, in their first book, August and Mazin "draw on more than one thousand hours of Scriptnotes podcast conversations, as well as their own storied careers, to help readers begin, refine, and sell their own scripts." The book will be "part writing class, part informational interview with the best creators in the business." Craig Mazin Luke Fontana The book will highlight the basic rules of screenwriting, the craft of creating a "compelling story with captivating protagonists, worthy antagonists and a sound structure" and give an overview of the business of pitching a script and the "do's and don'ts of working collaboratively on a project." "After 700 episodes, we're excited to extend from the digital world into atoms. Sure: we've made T-shirts. And drinkware. And thumb drives. But you can't put those on your shelf to show off on a Zoom call. The orange Scriptnotes spine stands out, like that black CENTURY book everyone has but never read. Plus, our book turned out great and people will get a lot out of it. So they should actually read it, not like that CENTURY book," Mazin and August said in a statement to THR. "Essential for veteran and novice screenwriters, film buffs, and anyone who enjoys analysis of iconic movies, Scriptnotes is a one-of-a-kind resource that provides exclusive access to the screenwriting process-and will inspire anyone ready to pen their own successful screenplay," Crown said of the book. Scriptnotes will be published by Crown in a deal negotiated by Jodi Reamer at Writers House Literary Agency for North American rights. Among the screenplays August has written are scripts for Charlie's Angels, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Frankenweenie and Aladdin. Meanwhile, Mazin's credits include being the creator and showrunner for acclaimed and Emmy-winning series Chernobyl and The Last of Us. His feature credits also include The Hangover Part II and III and Identity Thief. Both are former members of the WGA Board of Directors. SCRIPTNOTES: A Book About Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters will release on December 2. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Theater Renée Elise Goldsberry, Richard Thomas, Carl Clemons-Hopkins Cast in 'The Balusters' on Broadway Travel Beis and Gap's Denim-Infused Travel Collab Features Jeans-Inspired Luggage, Convertible Cargo Pants and More shopping Ulta's Newest Roster of K-Beauty Brands Just Brought Some of the Most Innovative Skin-Care Ingredients to the U.S. Theater Broadway's Conrad Ricamora Starts Scholarship Fund For Asian Actors Amid Casting Controversy shopping From Boss Suits to Ray-Bans, the Best Men's Finds at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale The White Lotus Binge the Show. Buy the Look! From 'Palm Royale' to 'White L' (Almost) Everything Is for Sale Theater Renée Elise Goldsberry, Richard Thomas, Carl Clemons-Hopkins Cast in 'The Balusters' on Broadway Travel Beis and Gap's Denim-Infused Travel Collab Features Jeans-Inspired Luggage, Convertible Cargo Pants and More shopping Ulta's Newest Roster of K-Beauty Brands Just Brought Some of the Most Innovative Skin-Care Ingredients to the U.S. Theater Broadway's Conrad Ricamora Starts Scholarship Fund For Asian Actors Amid Casting Controversy shopping From Boss Suits to Ray-Bans, the Best Men's Finds at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale The White Lotus Binge the Show. Buy the Look! From 'Palm Royale' to 'White L' (Almost) Everything Is for Sale