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John August
@johnaugust.bsky.social
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Screenwriter, mostly. Also Highland and Scriptnotes.
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Birdigo is *50%* off during the Steam Winter Sale, now until Jan 5th! store.steampowered.com/app/3264170/

This Wordle-meets-Balatro cozy word game was created by @johnaugust.bsky.social & @toboggan.work and plays great on a Steam Deck ❄️
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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I grew up in Boulder. My Scout Explorer post met in this exact building at NCAR, home to the most science-y science nerds in the Rockies. What a stupid timeline we’re in.
usatoday.com USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 10d
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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rish1.bsky.social
@johnaugust.bsky.social arrived earlier in the month. Saving to read it over the festive break (and read the bonus chapter too!) looks awesome and so clean inside. Lots of white space!
December 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
johnaugust.bsky.social
Rob Reiner was funny and gregarious, just like you’d expect. Michele Reiner always insisted on one conversation at a time around a dinner table so everyone could participate. Such a tragedy. All my sympathy to their family.
December 15, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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The Scriptnotes book outsold this!
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
johnaugust.bsky.social
Excited to see Scriptnotes on the USA Today bestsellers list, along with the D&D Player’s Handbook!
Screenshot of the USA today list from numbers 100 through 150. Scriptnotes is at number 149. D and D handbook at 123
December 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
johnaugust.bsky.social
Spoke with Ritesh Mehta about my writing process, both for movies and the Scriptnotes book. filmmakermagazine.com/132575-inter...
John August on “Scriptnotes” (the Book)
After Syd Field’s Screenplay was published in 1979, an entire cottage industry sprung up in Hollywood. Screenwriting manuals and classes, overnight gurus and other (often predatory) enterprises…
filmmakermagazine.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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chrishillwrites.bsky.social
@johnaugust.bsky.social @clmazin.bsky.social the best birthday present ever for this Sadge! ✍️ 💻 🎈 #scriptsky @blcklstd.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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rusty.todayintabs.com
Number 6 is a big one
kwcollins.bsky.social Kevin Collins @kwcollins.bsky.social · 17d
Some people have asked what I mean when I talk about the need for anti-corruption reforms. Here are some ideas.
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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anthonybushman.bsky.social
It’s here. It’s orange. And it’s glorious! The greatest ever podcast now in book form. Can’t wait to read it!
@johnaugust.bsky.social @clmazin.bsky.social #scriptnotes #scriptsky
December 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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jmechner.bsky.social
Instant add to my 2025 holiday gift list for tech/creatively oriented folks: the great new Scriptnotes book by @johnaugust.bsky.social and @clmazin.bsky.social, hosts of the best screenwriting podcast going (AND top screenwriters themselves- a rare combo!)
You can pick it up at scriptnotesbook.com
Scriptnotes
The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career. By John August and Craig Mazin.
scriptnotesbook.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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anthonytoohey.bsky.social
It’s HERE!! Brilliant 🤘😎🤘

#Scriptnotes @johnaugust.bsky.social @clmazin.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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davejorgenson.bsky.social
I see he’s moved on from the couch
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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If you liked reading this, please share it around! I’m really hoping to be able to do more Jeopardy! stories in 2026.
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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ryanrumsey.bsky.social
Happy Scriptnotes release day @johnaugust.bsky.social & @clmazin.bsky.social! Thrilled to finally have this in my hands. Congrats to you both.
December 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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it’s here! I’ve been listening to @johnaugust.bsky.social and @clmazin.bsky.social’s #ScriptNotesPodcast since I started actively seeking out podcasts during the pandemic to stave off boredom while running in the next door schoolyard. I’ve listened to most of the run by now; excited for the book!
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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teresajusino.bsky.social
This @teampomonok.bsky.social update includes:

- a great book
- a weirdly elaborate fan letter &
- a new show from #PomonokPodcasts

If you❤️ #ScriptnotesPodcast, #screenwriting, or adorable Latinas talking about stuff they like, check this out:

#ScriptSky #LatinSky #books

@johnaugust.bsky.social
Things That Are 'Inneresting' to Screenwriters
This post features: * A book you’ll want to own * An elaborate fan letter disguised as a book introduction * And an announcement about a new offering from Pomonok Podcasts coming in January 2026 ...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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High praise from a superstar who helped us out a lot!
taffyakner.bsky.social Taffy Brodesser-Akner @taffyakner.bsky.social · 24d
Congratulations @johnaugust.bsky.social and Craig Mazin! Two incredibly successful screenwriters, dozens of their colleagues, and everything you need to know about working in this industry in one book. It's out today; buy it for a screenwriter you're rooting for: bookshop.org/p/books/scri...
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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jonenge.bsky.social
Hey! Look what came in the mail today! I am so excited to have a new way to procrastinate! #Scriptnotes #scriptsky #filmsky @johnaugust.bsky.social
Me with my new Scriptnotes book
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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I’ve been listening to @johnaugust.bsky.social and @clmazin.bsky.social for over a decade. So happy to finally have their wisdom distilled down to a great looking (and surprisingly light) book!
The cover of Scriptnotes, A book about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters.
December 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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moonheids.bsky.social
Happy #scriptnotes publication day to all who celebrate (and merry early Christmas to me)! @johnaugust.bsky.social @clmazin.bsky.social
The orange cover of a book titled Scriptnotes by John August and Craig Mazin, held up with a lit Christmas tree in the background
December 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Timely advice from Rex. rexogle.substack.com/p/its-okay-t...
It's okay to hate spending time with your loved ones.
Tips for Surviving the Holidays
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November 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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rianjohnson.bsky.social
TODAY! #WakeUpDeadMan! THEATERS! 600 US screens, 500 more internationally, hopefully more to come in the next week. See my pinned post for a theater finder. I’m so proud of this movie and everyone’s work on it, I hope you enjoy it!
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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alyssaharad.bsky.social
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
blipstress.bsky.social violet allen @blipstress.bsky.social · Nov 24
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM