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
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.
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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.
For …
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.
For mo…
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.
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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?
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his publ…
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 W…
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 mome…
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 n…
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 award…
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 …
89. Tom Schulman - Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter | Director | WGA Negotiator
This is an amazing conversation with Tom Schulman encapsulating the following:
- His screenwriting process
- Writing "Dead Poets Society", "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids", "Medicine Man" and more
- Being a …
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?
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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…
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
-…
85. Assembly Required
Like a great chef, make sure that you prepare all the ingredients to your screenplay before you start writing!
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Sec…
84. Linda Seger - Legendary Script Consultant/ Author
From consulting with Peter Jackson to Roland Emerich and writing 10 books on screenwriting - Linda Seger is a legend. I bought her book 'Making a Good Screenplay Great' when I was in film school and …
83. The False Mask
This a great way to externalize the internal issues that a protagonist is dealing with. It helps me write more visually. Maybe it'll help you too!
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82. The First Impression
How can you best introduce your protagonist to the audience? That's a question that a lot of screenwriters struggle with. Listen to this podcast to better understand that in order to start your scree…
81. Gary Wheeler - Writer/Produce/Director of 40+ Films and Series
Gary's recent work includes the television series Blue Ridge (2024), and the feature films Far Haven (2023) and Christmas on the Range (2019). He has produced, written or directed 40+ films and ser…
80. The First Question I ask a Struggling Screenwriter
It's so simple yet so many people skip this vital part of the screenwriting process. Listen and find out how you might be able to find some clarity on a screenplay that is frustrating you.