In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Rose Clarke speaks with Professor Peter Nickowitz, who is a liberal Studies professor at NYU. Peter shares his fascinating journey from starting to write poetry to getting involved in writing movie scripts. He also discussed the importance of time management and the attitude needed to overcome challenges as a creator.

Peter Nickowitz is a Liberal Studies professor here at NYU, as well as a lecturer at Barnard University. He is also an award-winning screenwriter, a playwright, a poet, and a literary critic. He earned his B.A. in English and French literature from Brandeis University and a Ph.D from New York University in English and American literature. He just released his second feature screenplay, Our Son, in December of 2023.

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