When it comes to writers you want to be like when you grow up, Christopher Nolan is a great option. The guy is absolutely one of our most important storytellers working, and someone I have great admiration for. When he talks, I think we should all listen. In this Scriptnotes podcast clip, Christopher Nolan explains his writing routine, how he approaches a story, and the one thing he's learned that every writer needs to know.Let's dive in. Christopher Nolan's Writing ProcessYou can find the whole ScriptNotes with Christopher Nolan here. The main takeaway is that Nolan is just like the rest of us. He thinks writing is hard, and he has a hard time doing it — something we can all relate to.But here are some other great lessons you can learn from Nolan:The Trick to Avoiding Black Page ParalysisAt the top of the video, Nolan gives us another great idea. He took a class from novelist Julian Barnes and got a lesson he still uses to this day: end your writing session mid-thought. This may seem counterintuitive, but it provides a clear and easy starting point for your next session, eliminating the dreaded blank page paralysis.It helps Nolan forge forward. Discipline is Your AllyI'm not a guy who writes all night. I like having dedicated hours to doing this kind of hard work. Nolan emphasizes the importance of treating writing like a job, with regular "office hours."This approach helps to build momentum and steady progress, even on days when...
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