Scriptnotes Podcast 697 - We Wrote a Book!
Jul 29, 2025
The hosts unveil their much-anticipated book, packed with insightful screenwriting tips and engaging guest contributions. They explore intriguing stories ripe for film adaptation, like a mother's battle against the revenge porn industry and an undercover date gone awry. A fascinating discussion on solar storms draws connections to real-life chaos and technology. They also reflect on the value of kindness versus mere niceness, while contemplating the impact of crises on collaboration and storytelling.
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Scriptnotes Book Overview
- The Scriptnotes Book condenses over 1,000 hours of podcast into 335 pages and 43 concise chapters.
- It aims to be an evergreen, definitive resource on screenwriting craft and business.
Mother’s Revenge Story Insight
- The story of Charlotte Laws fighting revenge porn platforms mixes a relatable parent's fierce protection with new internet-era justice challenges.
- Its cinematic potential lies in portraying complex characters beyond villain and hero archetypes.
Manic Pixie Dream Girl Dynamics
- The manic pixie dream girl trope threatens a happy marriage through emotional manipulation and distancing.
- This situation crafts a cringe comedy exploring the simp phenomenon and human vulnerabilities.
