Working It Out: Screenwriting Advice Youll Actually Use

Published: May 21, 2024, 3 p.m.

John joins Mike Birbiglia on his podcast Working It Out to share direct, practical screenwriting advice that you\u2019ll actually use, whether you\u2019re an aspiring screenwriter or you want to pursue creative work of any kind.

They explore John\u2019s screenwriting process, from defining his expression \u201cbreaking the back of the script,\u201d through the different forms of conflict and navigating the murky middle of the story. John shares the best writing advice he\u2019s ever received, the screenplays everyone should read, what he appreciates in standup specials and why cool people aren\u2019t funny. They also revisit the gains made on AI as a result of the writers strike.

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