John and Craig talk to an audience of development executives about the experience of getting notes as a writer. They cover why these conversations kick in our fight or flight responses, how to frame notes through story, and ways to motivate writers towards a creative vision.

We take questions from the audience and discuss ‘the bad pitch,’ likable characters, and how to stay friends with a writer after a breakup.

In our bonus segment for premium members, we talk about tips for getting notes, particularly on zoom.

Links:

• Episode 99, Psychotheraphy for Screenwriters
• Episode 394, Broken but Sympathetic with Mari Heller
• Now accepting recommendations for updating the Listener’s Guide
• Submit to the Pitch Session here
• Watch Chernobyl May 6th and listen to The Chernobyl Podcast with Craig and Peter Sagal
• John August on Twitter
• Craig Mazin on Twitter
• John on Instagram
• Outro by Mackey Landry (send us yours!)
• Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.