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E12: Ian Nathan: Editor of Empire magazine turned author, on how doing the practical things well is essential to creative success
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In this episode, we chat with one of Britain's best known film writers, Ian Nathan.
From filling in for the entertainment column at his student newspaper, to just a few years later becoming Empire magazine's youngest ever Editor, and now a successful bestselling author and TV regular, Ian has always had a knack for knowing the right move, and the courage to take it.
Now with more than 15 books under his belt, Ian takes us through his amazing life including;
- His love of film from a young age
- Bonding with Dad through trips to the cinema
- The algorithm used by the school careers office that suggested he become a "medical photographer"
- The twist of fate that got him into film writing
- The importance of doubling down and going for it once you find the thing you love
- Rapidly rising through the ranks to become the youngest ever Editor of Empire
- Dealing with Empire's front cover when Speed II turned out to be a stinker
- Why the Coen brothers are a nightmare to interview
- Why books are more special than anything else
- How writing always begins by laying out the building blocks
- Why creativity often needs to be accompanied by practicality to truly reap the rewards
Ian:
https://www.audible.co.uk/author/Ian-Nathan/B00845NB9K
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ian-nathan-a6611840
Us:
www.linkedin.com/in/greg-vartoukian-07789a1
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