Reading is the unbelievably healthy way _x000D_ my attention deficit disorder medicates itself. _x000D_ Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it's a way to _x000D_ make contact with reality after a day of making things up.
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Too few journalists become screenwriters. I say to all the would-be screenwriters: Become journalists. And I’ll say to working journalists: Do not stay journalists. Become screenwriters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ephron encourages journalists to venture into screenwriting and vice versa, suggesting that both fields can enrich one another.
Nora Ephron highlights the interconnectedness of journalism and screenwriting, urging journalists to explore the storytelling potential of screenwriting, while also encouraging screenwriters to have a grounding in journalistic practices. This duality enriches the narrative crafted in films, merging factual storytelling with creative expression, and ultimately fostering a more informed perspective in both fields.
Themes
JournalismScreenwritingStorytellingCreativityArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop discussing career transitions, this quote can inspire journalists to consider creative writing.
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