A Screenwriter Who Hates to Write

Actress Natalie Portman and Venture Capitalist Christine Aylward have launched a new Web site called MakingOf, which features behind-the-scenes content from film industry insiders.

One of the highlighted videos today is an exclusive interview with Screenwriter John August who talks about what it takes to be a successful scribe in Tinseltown.

It always amazes me how the philosophies and methods of writers in the same industry can vastly differ.

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