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The personal reminders Judd Apatow keeps in his notes app

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

Oct 26, 2024
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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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