In Writing with Hattie Crisell S1 Ep2: David Nicholls, screenwriter and novelist
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Dec 1, 2019 Bestselling author and screenwriter David Nicholls discusses his writing process, turning novels into television shows, and the role of letter writing in his career. He shares insights on creating the ideal writing space, transitioning from letters to scripts, navigating challenges in television writing, and the transition to novel writing. Nicholls reflects on collaboration, work ethic, and professionalism in his creative endeavors.
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Use A Dedicated Writing Space
- Treat your workspace as an office you go to daily to make a clear work/home boundary.
- Go there at set times and stop when the workday is finished to protect home time.
Match Posture To Task
- Choose the posture and tools that help you enter a creative flow, even if that means lying on a sofa.
- Use a desktop for structural drafting and a laptop or comfy chair for free writing.
Letters Sparked His Writing
- In New York he bought a tiny Canon Starwriter and wrote long, edited letters that gave him his first pleasure in writing.
- Those letters taught him revision and the joy of making people laugh on the page.