Screenwriters in Coffee Shops

Jeff Carlson's avatar Jeff Carlson on May 17, 2004

I’ve done my fair share of writing in coffeeshops, even writing about writing in coffeeshops (370 K PDF file), so it comes as no surprise that Hollywood screenwriters are staking out tables and power outlets at LA-area cafes: For Screenwriters, Inspiration Smells Like French Roast (NYTimes.com, free subscription required).

What’s nice about this piece is that it immediately nails the whole reason for working in a coffeeshop: writing in an office or at home can drive one batty sometimes. For me, there’s something about having a bustling atmosphere and a good cup of espresso that makes me more focused, not distracted.

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Published by Jeff Carlson

Author, photographer, and late-nighter Jeff Carlson writes for outlets such as Popular Photography, DPReview, Creative Pro, and others, and is a contributing editor for TidBITS. He is the author of Take Control of Your Digital Photos; The Photographer's Guide to Luminar AI, Take Control of Apple Watch, and Take Control of Your Digital Storage, among many other titles.

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    Andrew Laurence May 18, 2004 at 10:33 pm

    PDF download link no worky.

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    Jeff Carlson May 19, 2004 at 9:48 am

    Oops! Download now works.

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