Scriptcake
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.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 119
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
119. Mistakes to Avoid Before You Send Out Your Script
As a former script reader, I've seen it all. There are so many things that make a reader, producer, financier or distributor pass on your film. If it's the story, that's one thing but if it's any of …
118. Sabrina Dewan - Screenwriter Monsoon Wedding, Rangoon, Ishqia
Sabrina Dhawan's debut feature as screenwriter, Monsoon Wedding, won the ‘Leon D’Oro’ at the Venice Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination.
Sabrina’s other produced screenplay credits include Ka…
117. Taking Scenes to 11
Sometimes I get confused. I stick to structure to such an extent it keeps me from maximizing my scenes. Though I still believe you need a solid foundation structure to make your screenplay work, I no…
116. Krushan Naik, Producer/Editor of Academy-Award Nominated film, Anuja
Ever wonder what it's like to have your film nominated for an Academy Award? Krushan Naik walks us through his experience as a producer/editor of the Oscar-nominated short film Anuja.
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115. The Primary Objective
Do you ever get bogged down while writing your screenplay wondering what you should focus on? Do I need to work on the protagonist, the antagonist, the concept, the visuals, the action, the dialogue,…
114. Jacob Krueger - Screenwriter | Mentor | Teacher
This fabulous talk with Jacob Krueger is full of amazing insight, valuable lessons and thoughtful commentary on the screenwriting process. I know I learned a lot and I'm pretty sure you will too!
Lear…
113. Do Film Festival and Screenwriting Competitions Work?
It a question that I get asked all the time. Listen to hear my thoughts on it!
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking sch…
112: The Top 6 Excuses Screenwriters Make
This week I've heard a lot of excuses from a lot of screenwriters and I'd like to address them. Enjoy!
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or…
111. Jeff Bushell - Screenwriter - Ricky Stanicky, Beverly Hills Chihuahua
This is a fantastic, fun interview with Screenwriter Jeff Bushell who has written for The Bernie Mac Show, Drawn Together, MADtv, What I Like About You, and Zoey 101.
He most recently wrote Ricky Sta…
110. Richard RB Botto - Screenwriter | Producer | Founder of Stage 32
Enjoy this great conversation with RB, a screenwriter and filmmaker who created Stage 32 to help artists learn and network with one another. RB discusses his journey into filmmaking as well as sharin…
109. Model Movies
A great way to make sure your plot works is to find a model movie to work off of. I do it with every project I can. I find a movie that has a similar core and it helps me figure out what needs to hap…
108. Location Location Location
What makes you pick a location for a scene? What is your thought process? Is it random, deeply thought out or wherever? Listen to this podcast to learn a great way to pick your locations.
107. The Screenwriter's Playlist
This is a device that helps inspire me to write and it also helps to keep me in touch with the many layers of a screenplay that I need to be thinking of when writing.
For more informa…
106. The Hinge
What is it that connects your conceptual story to your emotional story? Listen and find out!
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his publi…
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 cl…
104. Writing Backwards
Most screenwriters don't realize what decisions they need to make first. It may surprise you.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his publ…
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.
For more information on Lovinde…
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.
For more i…
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.
Th…
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…