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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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Scottie read Straczynski’s Substack, It's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay?, and Our Best Jackett for a reader with the priorities shown below. Start with the rundown, open the full brief, or check every issue behind it.
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Reader priorities
An aspiring or working screen and comics writer who wants full scripts, archive material, and practical lessons from J. Michael Straczynski.
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Sources in this brief
- Straczynski’s SubstackThe publication this guide is about
- It's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay?Adds current comics craft lessons and a working creator's project notes.
- Our Best JackettAdds close analysis of scenes and storytelling choices in finished comics.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- J. Michael Straczynski launched an online script archive offering up to 300 television, film, and comic scripts to aid aspiring writers.
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02 / The briefing
01 / main
J. Michael Straczynski opens vast script archive for writers
The takeaway: Screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski launched an online archive offering up to 300 scripts across television, film, and comics. Paid subscribers receive at least two scripts monthly, while free readers get one, beginning with Babylon 5 and The Real Ghostbusters.
Concrete details
- The archive could eventually reach nearly 300 scripts across major television shows, films, and comic books.
- Subscriptions deliver 2 to 3 scripts monthly, bypassing traditional online convention prices of $20 to $30 per script.
Why it matters for this reader: As a screen and comics writer, studying full production scripts like Sense8 and Babylon 5 gives you direct insight into Straczynski's plotting and formatting.
Original sourcesStraczynski’s SubstackStraczynski’s Substack
Action items
- Subscribe to the archive and analyze the scripts for Babylon 5 and The Real Ghostbusters this week.
See every issue behind this brief
J. Michael Straczynski Launches Online Script Archive
- JMS Script Archive Upload: The Real GhostbustersStraczynski’s Substack · Included
- Introducing JMS Online Script ArchiveStraczynski’s Substack · Included
Chip Zdarsky newsletter
- Stillwater Now More Than EverIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Read, not included
San Diego Comic Con
- San Diego, Here I Come WooooIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Read, not included
Captain America release
- Sad Spidey ReturnsIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Read, not included
Newsletter anniversary update
- Newsletter #237: Celebrating Five Years of BJP w/ Absolute Batman the Animated Series & Frank Miller!Our Best Jackett · Read, not included
Sex Criminals set visit
- SEXECUTIVE PRODUCERIt's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? · Read, not included
About Straczynski’s Substack
Should you add Straczynski’s Substack to Scottie?
Study professional scripts and the craft path behind television and comics writing.[1][2][3]
Who it’s for
An aspiring or working screen and comics writer who wants full scripts, archive material, and practical lessons from J. Michael Straczynski.[1][2]
What you’ll find in it
The issues linked below include “Introducing JMS Online Script Archive”, “JMS Script Archive Upload: The Real Ghostbusters”, and “The TV Writer's Path”. Open them to judge the publication in its own words.
- Byline
- J. Michael Straczynski[1]
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- Introducing JMS Online Script ArchivePublic issue[2]
- JMS Script Archive Upload: The Real GhostbustersPublic issue[3]
- The TV Writer's PathSat, 13 Jun 2026[4]