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“I write this as a fan of John August, not as much for the quality of his screenwriting, but for what he gives back to the screenwriting community. I’ve met him and believe he is a good dude and means well.
That said, the feelings of doubt and worry and peril that he tries to present in this story are a bit fraudulent. At one point he posits if he is willing to “risk” everything to be a novelist. Now we all know John is risking very little in real terms. If his book is a flop he will go right back to his multi-million dollar screenwriting career. Also he is afforded so much leeway and benefit of the doubt given his established screenwriter cred, and justifiably so.
I am not taking anything away from his pure writing talent - I’m sure the book is great, he’s proven that he can craft a story. But a lot of the “oh gosh” “doubt” and “worry” that he presents comes across as contrived, or at the very least, incredibly naive.
Bottom line this is an entertaining listen more from a fly on the wall perspective but by no means should this be taken as typical example of a “first time” writer getting his big break.”
JeezMcQueez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/18
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“Anything John August puts out is thoughtful, considerate, informal and fun. He’s smart and witty and engaging.”
AndrewRicardo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/18
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“Aided by a diligently compiled archive of conversations with friends and colleagues, John August narrates his journey from screenwriter to published author in razor-sharp detail, all the while sustaining his renowned amicability and talent for spinning a yarn.”
ChesterJH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/18
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“Love his movie writing. Really looking to hear the behind the scenes of how an author gets a book out.”
bighairguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/18
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