The personal reminders Judd Apatow keeps in his notes app

Writing advice that one of the most successful screenwriters of all time relies on

The dude has written and directed some of the funniest and most successful movies in modern history. The 40-Year-Old Virgin. This is 40. Knocked Up. Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which I talked about in my latest Friday Fixations email. I could go on.

When I interviewed him for my podcast, Judd Apatow mentioned that he keeps a list of personal writing advice in the notes app on his phone. After the interview, I asked if he’d be willing to share it with me (and you).

He said yes. 

Judd’s list

Et voila. A succinct masterclass in creativity. 

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