Alex and Nick tackle how to get into a TV writing mindset and actually finish that script.

We talk about the psychological side of writing and practical ways of dealing with procrastination, deadlines, and the muse.

How do you beat the blank page? How do you deal with procrastination? How do you stay accountable with your work?

The Paper Team starts the clock...

SHOWNOTES

Content

1 - Approaching writing or the myth of "the muse" (00:38)

2 - Time-management and procrastination (06:45)

3 - External and introspective factors (21:36)

Takeaways and Resources (28:46)

Links

Parkinson’s Law

Pomodoro technique

Crave Cafe (Studio City)

Republic of Pies

Sublime Text

Highland

Fade In

Habitica

Ig Nobel Prize

The Art of Procrastination - John Perry

Pavlok

The Most Dangerous Writing App

Nathan For You - "Dating Website/Party Planner" (2x07)

Pumping Iron

Resources

Time Timer MOD

Rainy Mood

The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

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