581 - A Guide to Good Writing

<p>John and Craig (and Aline!) discuss the elements of quality writing in this collection of craft conversations.</p> <p>As we work on the Scriptnotes book, producer Megana Rao has been collecting wisdom from the archives to write an introductory chapter to define <em>good writing.</em> In these segments we cover how to find your voice, spot confidence on the page, and actively watch films.</p> <p>In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Megana discuss the Scriptnotes book and rumors of upcoming industry strife.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://johnaugust.com/2016/what-is-good-writing">Scriptnotes Episode 239 – What is good writing?</a></li> <li><a href= "https://johnaugust.com/2013/how-screenwriters-find-their-voice">Scriptnotes Episode 76 – How screenwriters find their voice with Aline Brosh McKenna</a></li> <li><a href= "https://johnaugust.com/2020/learning-from-movies">Scriptnotes Episode 432 – Learning From Movies</a></li> <li>Sign up for <a href="https://scriptnotes.net/">Scriptnotes Premium</a> to listen to the episodes sampled as well as the entire archive. Use promo code ONION to save $10 on annual subscriptions.</li> <li><a href= "https://humantransit.org/2017/07/the-dangers-of-elite-projection.html"> Dangers of Elite Projection</a> by Jarrett Walker</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Ejaculate-Responsibly-Whole-Think-Abortion/dp/1523523182"> Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion</a> by Gabrielle Blair</li> <li><a href= "https://cottonbureau.com/people/scriptnotes-podcast">Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!</a></li> <li><a href="https://inneresting.substack.com/">Check out the Inneresting Newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/gifts">Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription</a> or <a href= "https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/">treat yourself to a premium subscription!</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/alinebmckenna">Aline Brosh McKenna</a> on Twitter</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/clmazin">Craig Mazin</a> on Twitter</