Scriptcake

<p>Scriptcake is dedicated to the art and craft of screenwriting. With over 20 years of experience teaching screenwriting, I've seen novice screenwriters struggle with the same issues over and over again. I’ve created this podcast for those of you who struggle with these very same script issues. This podcast will help you overcome the most common mistakes screenwriters make and will help you develop your idea into a multi-dimensional story. If you want help formatting your screenplay, google it. I want to focus on issues that aren’t quite as google-able. </p>

105. Jessie Keyt Screenwriter | Author | Consultant

I'm excited to introduce you to one of my mentors, Jessie Keyt. Listen as we talk about her book, Alternative Scriptwriting: Contemporary Storytelling for the Screen.Her research interests include climate-change storytelling, alternative scriptwriting, and artist-built environments. I was blown away by how much I learned from her in such a short time and I'm sure you will be too. For more information on Jessie, check out her website:www.jessiekeyt.comSupport the showFor more information ...

12-22
01:05:02

104. Writing Backwards

Most screenwriters don't realize what decisions they need to make first. It may surprise you.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

12-06
03:59

103. Motivation

One question I get asked all the time is: 'How do I stay motivated?'The first thing I say is you're asking the wrong question. Listen to find out more. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

11-28
09:05

102. The Zero Draft | Nostos Screenwriting Retreat

In this episode I want to share a little about my experience at the Nostos Screenwriting Retreat as well as. one of golden nuggets of information I learned - The Zero Draft.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

11-21
06:39

101. Kevin J. Anderson - Author | Producer Dune: Prophecy

Kevin J. Anderson is the bestselling author of more than 160 science fiction and fantasy novels. He's written original novels and in the following worlds: Star Wars, StarCraft, Titan AE, and more. The TV series Dune: Prophecy is based on a novel he co-wrote with Brian Herbert. He is also a creative consultant on Dune Part One and a co-producer on Dune Part Two.Learn about his creative process and the advice he has for aspiring writers.He also heads the publishing track of the Graduate P...

11-13
01:11:42

100. The Threshold Concept

I'm feeling reflective because this is our 100th Scriptcake Podcast. I'm looking back on all of the little steps we took to get here. I think you should take a few minutes do the same and see how far you've come. I raise a glass to you - Cheers! Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

11-08
07:55

99. Imposter Syndrome

I don't know about you, but I often feel like an imposter. I think it's a struggle we all have and the only way to deal with it is to go through it. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

10-30
07:39

98. Three-Dimensional Screenwriting

Lately, I've been reading a lot of screenplays from up and coming screenwriters and they all seem to have one thing in common - they are one-dimensional. That's not a good thing. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

10-18
05:58

97. Bryan Dick - Screenwriter

Bryan Dick has been a prolific writer in the cable movie space, having amassed nearly 30 credits of produced projects. His latest "Prey For the Bride" premiered on Tubi in 2024.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

10-11
01:02:47

96. The Purpose of Your Concept

Too many screenwriters think that the concept for your movie is the story. Learn what its job really is in this podcast. Check out our YouTube page here: ScriptcakeWant to take our screenplay outline video course for FREE? Then click here: https://www.scriptcake.com/free-accessSupport the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

09-24
06:48

95. Should I Take a Screenwriting Course?

It's a question I get asked all the time. Do you really need to take a screenwriting course? Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

08-29
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94. Christopher Lockhart - Story Professional | Executive | Filmmaker | Educator

An insightful conversation with Chris Lockhart, Hollywood’s foremost story professional. He is an executive, filmmaker, and educator with over 30 years of industry experience. As Story Editor at WME, the world's largest diversified talent agency, Chris curates film and TV projects for A-list actors such as Denzel Washington. He has read over 60,000 screenplays in his career. ​Chris also founded a Facebook group called The Inside Pitch, where he moderates 15,000+ creativ...

08-16
01:09:56

93. Multiple Discovery

I came across an interesting term called 'Multiple Discovery' while doing some research for a project. Though it is a scientific term it really hit me how well it applies to the arts. Take a few moments to listen to my comments on Multiple Discovery and how we can use it to motivate ourselves on our projects.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

08-12
06:53

92. Screenwriting Expectations

We have a lot of expectations for ourselves. We expect to improve and to grow and live great lives but sometimes we let our expectations out of hand like I did after I wrote my first screenplay. We need to learn from our own expectations.We also need to make sure we know what our characters expectations are in every scene. Check out this podcast to learn more.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please ...

07-25
15:45

91. Alan Watt - Screenwriter | Author | Teacher

Amazingly insightful Talk with Alan Watt who is an L.A. Times best-selling author and screenwriter as well as consultant to some of Hollywood's top writers and producers. He has won a number of awards for his writing including France's 2004 Prix Printemps (best foreign novel) for Diamond Dogs. He is also the writer/director of the award-winning feature film Interior NightHe founded L.A. Writers' Lab in 2002 as a place for writers to deepen their craft by learning to marry the wildness of...

07-10
01:19:23

90. Who, What, When, Where & Why

The five W's are standard questions that every writer uses but when writing screenplays two of them are more important than the others. Listen and learn which ones and why!To learn more about my new screenplay outlining course, click the link below:www.scriptcake.comSupport the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

07-02
08:43

88. Structure and Creativity

There is often a tug-of-war going on between structure and creativity. Which one of them is more important? Which one of them should you focus on? Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

06-16
07:20

87. The Conceptual Metaphor

How do you write a layered story before you even start? You have to have your concept connected to your story. Well, how do you do that? That's what this podcast will tell you how to do. Check it out!Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

06-09
11:25

86. Scott Kirkpatrick - Film Distributor | Producer | Author

A fascinating conversation from the business end of the film industry with Scott Kirkpatrick. Learn about:- The six genres of movies that most distributors look for- What kinds of movies sell faster- What types of screenplays are distributors looking for- How are payments structured for screenwriters/filmmakers- and so much more...Check out Scott's books here ==>> Scott Kirkpatrick booksSupport the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his...

06-02
01:11:08

85. Assembly Required

Like a great chef, make sure that you prepare all the ingredients to your screenplay before you start writing!Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

05-29
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