The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a career in screenwriting—from the creators of the highly influential (Vulture) popular podcast Scriptnotes.

With decades of experience in Hollywood, John August and Craig Mazin know what it takes to write a successful screenplay. Over the past ten years, they have analyzed movies that defined generations and shared their wisdom through the popular podcast Scriptnotes, inviting experts in the craft, including Mike Schur, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Seth Rogen, and many others to discuss everything that makes a screenplay stand out.

Now, in their first book, August and Mazin draw from more than 550 hours of Scriptnotes conversations, as well as from their distinguished careers, to help readers start, develop, and sell their screenplays. Some of the topics covered include:

• The Basics—including screenplay rules and when to break them.
• The Art—including how to create an engaging story with compelling protagonists, worthy antagonists, and a solid structure.
• The Business—including how to pitch a screenplay and the do's (and don’ts) of collaborative work on a project.

Ideal for screenwriters, cinephiles, and anyone who enjoys the stories behind popular movies like Die Hard and Clueless, this unique resource provides exclusive access to the screenwriting process—and will inspire anyone ready to write their own successful screenplay.

Pages: 352, Dimensions: 15.9x15.9cm