John and Craig tackle the question, “How do you know when you’re ready to write a given script?” They propose a list of details a writer should know before diving in, and look at why starting too soon can be a recipe for failure. (So can waiting too long.)
We also discuss the WGA’s “refusal to negotiate” myth and answer questions about rewrites vs polishes, and whether writing a bad script could put you on a Do Not Hire list.
Links:
Myth of No Negotiation Deadline’s “Exclusive” on John’s Blogpost John Milton, Paradise Lost Monsters Creatures: A Young Adventurer’s Guide by Jim Zub Oreo Thins John August on Twitter Craig Mazin on Twitter John on Instagram Outro by Michael Karman (send us yours!)Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
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430 - From Broadway to Hollywood
429 - Cleaning up the Leftovers
Extra - Assistants Townhall
428 - Assistant Writers
427 - The New One with Mike Birbiglia
426 - Chance Favors the Prepared with Lulu Wang
425 - Tough Love vs. Self Care
424 - Austin Film Festival 2019
423 - Minimum Viable Movie
422 - Assistants Aren’t Paid Nearly Enough
421 - Follow Upisode
420 - The One with Seth Rogen
Extra - What's it like to win an Emmy?
419 - Professionalism
418 - The One with David Koepp
417 - Idea Management
416 - Fantasy Worldbuilding
415 - The Veep Episode
414 - Mushroom Powder
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