Video: John August Teaches You How To Write Movies

When it comes to teaching people how to write screenplays, John August is one of the most valuable resources aspiring writers have available to them. The writer of Go, Big Fish, and tons of other films has a great podcast and a website dedicated to talking about screenwriting and pointing people in the right direction with tips and tricks from someone who's been in the Hollywood system for many years.

The Academy has apparently taken notice of the fact that August is an excellent teacher, because they recently released (via /Film) a video of August that was filmed in his office in which the writer basically lays out his process for writing a movie. It's mostly basic stuff, so nothing will go over your head and you won't get lost in any technical jargon. But maybe it'll be enough to inspire some writers out there to take a fresh look at that troublesome project you just haven't been able to finish. Sometimes gaining a new perspective is all it takes, and August has some solid tips for crafting a story that I think a lot of you might find helpful.