Scriptnotes Podcast 714 - Three Page Challenge Live in Austin 2025
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Dec 2, 2025 Join John and Craig as they host a live Three Page Challenge, offering real-time critiques on listener-submitted scripts. They dive into world-building in apocalyptic settings and discuss how to make military characters more specific. The duo emphasizes crafting mystery and suspense, while unraveling the complexities of con-artist logic. Plus, in a fun Q&A, they tackle audience questions about script format, character descriptions, comedic elements, and directing a reader's attention. It's an insightful journey for aspiring writers!
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Book Release And Preorder Push
- John and Craig announced the Scriptnotes book release and asked listeners to post about it.
- They noted pre-orders count toward first-week sales and bookstore stocking.
Make The First Three Pages Stick
- Do use the first three pages to show voice and give readers a reason to keep reading.
- Avoid vague prose that makes your pages feel slippery rather than sticky.
Three Pages Reveal Core Problems
- You can learn a lot about a script's potential from only three pages.
- Fundamental problems (voice, clarity, perspective) reveal themselves quickly.
