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
39. Lovinder Gill - Screenwriter, Mentor, Author
In this episode, Christopher Vogler (The Writer's Journey) guest hosts and interviews me, Lovinder Gill, about my new book Scriptcake Secrets: The Top 10 Mistakes Novice Screenwriters Make and How to…
38. How to Take Feedback
Avoid the mistakes novice screenwriters make when receiving feedback.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, pl…
37. Dr. Bill Indick, Author of Psychology for Screenwriters
In this episode, learn:
- about the Heroine's Journey
- what western's the Mandalorian is based on
- what a cowboy's true love really is
- how a man on a horse is representative of mythological centaurs
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36. Where are your great story ideas?
In this episode you will learn the one place you need to look for your best story ideas.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public sp…
35. Will Akers - Screenwriter, Author "Your Screenplay Sucks!"
William M. Akers is a Lifetime Member of the Writers Guild of America and has had three feature films produced from his screenplays. He has written scripts, series television, and documentaries for f…
34. The Rule of Opposites
The Rule of Opposites is an effective way to help design characters, acts and scenes. Listen to learn all about it.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcak…
33. Pinckney Benedict - Author, Screenwriter, Mentor
From teaching me screenwriting in grad school to writing for Francis Ford Coppola to being on the cutting edge of VR, Pinckney has done it all. Listen and learn why he was such an important mentor in…
32. Pieces of the Puzzle
Listen to find out what Pieces of the Puzzle you should include in your next screenplay!
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public sp…
31. Keith Harris - Actor, Producer, Screenwriter & Director
You may know him as the actor you've seen in shows like "Dopesick" or "The Walking Dead" or maybe you saw him play Robert Redford's son in "A Walk in the Woods". If you saw him as the lead in the Sho…
30. Rewriting
The rewriting process hinders many screenwriters because they start rewriting before they finish the first draft and that often results in never finishing it. Don't make that mistake. Listen and lear…
29. Bob Saenz Part II - Screenwriter, Author and Mentor
It took almost a year, but we, finally, have part two of the Bob Saenz interview. In it, we talk about the second half of Bob's book, "That's Not the Way it Works: A No-nonsense Guide to the Craft an…
28. Organic Screenwriting
I think it's a good idea for novice screenwriters to develop their screenplay organically. What does that mean, exactly? Listen and find out.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's be…
27. Andy Silverman - Screenwriter/Producer of Cyst, Producer of Seclusion
Andy Silverman is a screenwriter who specializes in writing and producing low budget features. His latest film “Cyst”, which he co-wrote and produced, is available on VOD, Amazon Prime, on DVD and h…
26. Scenic Polarity
Learn how to apply the chemical and electrical concept of polarity to your screenplay.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public spea…
25. Dale Pollock - Producer, Author, Professor, Film School Dean and more.
Dale M. Pollock is a film professor, writer and filmmaker with a 22-year career in Los Angeles as an award-winning newspaper reporter and feature film producer, with 13 movies to his credit. Dale is …
24. Story vs. Concept
I think this is the biggest mistake novice screenwriters make before they write their screenplays.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or hi…
23. Jim Mercurio - Author of "The Craft of Scene Writing"
Jim Mercurio is a filmmaker, writer and author whose screenwriting instruction has inspired tens of thousands of writers around the world.
Creative Screenwriting ranked him as one of the country’s top…
22. Want vs Need
One of the first major decisions I make when starting a new project is figuring out the difference between a protagonist's want and their need. Take a listen and let me know what you think.
21. Jen Grisanti - Story/Career Consultant, Author of StoryLine: Finding Gold in your Life Story
International speaker Jen Grisanti is an acclaimed Story/Career Consultant at Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc., 13-year Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, and a former 12-year studio ex…
20. Unnecessary Supporting Characters
Too often I read screenplay with unnecessary supporting characters. Well, how do you know if they are necessary or not? Take a listen.
For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-sell…