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.
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96 episodes
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: Scriptcake<...
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Episode 96
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6:48
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?
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Episode 95
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7:39
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
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Episode 94
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1:09:56
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 ...
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Episode 93
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6:53
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.
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Episode 92
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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 Fran...
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Episode 91
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1:19:23
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, ...
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Episode 90
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8:43
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 part of the 2023 WGA neg...
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1:08:21
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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Episode 88
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7:20
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!
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Episode 87
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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 screen...
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Episode 86
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1:11:08
85. Assembly Required
Like a great chef, make sure that you prepare all the ingredients to your screenplay before you start writing!
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Episode 85
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7:18
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 it was such an honor to speak to her on this ...
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Episode 84
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1:00:21
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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Episode 83
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6:36
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 screenplay effectively, you first need to know how...
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Episode 82
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5:43
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 series in his career Listen to...
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Episode 81
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1:24:51
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.
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Episode 80
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10:50
79. Feedback
Feedback can be tough to take. Listen to this podcast to learn how I handled feedback on my first screenplay and how it devastated me and how I handle feedback now.
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Episode 79
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3:07
78. Jill Chamberlain - Author of "The Nutshell Technique"
Great talk with Jill Chamberlain, author of the book "The Nutshell Technique" which takes a unique look at screenwriting.Following an early career as an independent film writer/director, Jill Chamberlain is now a script consultant an...
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Episode 78
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59:37
77. You Can Do This.
This is my story about the first time I realized that I could do this, that I could have a chance in this industry. Hopefully, it'll inspire some of you who are wondering the same thing.
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Episode 77
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8:20
76. The 1st Draft vs. the 2nd Draft
Discover what you should you focus on when writing the first draft vs. what you should focus on when writing the second draft!
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Episode 76
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7:58
75. Steve Kaplan - Comedy Legend!
Steve Kaplan has been one of the entertainment industry’s leading experts on comedy. He has taught his Comedy Intensive Workshop to thousands of students around the world. His credits include: Co-founder and Artistic Directo...
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1:24:58
74. Eve Hayes - Screenwriter and Founder of Screenwriters Safari
Listen to learn everything you'd want to know about Screenwriter's Safari including:- What the big 5 animals you will see on Safari- Who the big 4 Mentors are- What is included in your trip- What your daily itinerary will be...
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Episode 74
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55:11
73. Major Outlining Mistake to Avoid!
This is one of the top mistakes screenwriters make when they outline their screenplays - make sure you don't do it!
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Episode 73
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6:00
72. Brian Price - Screenwriter, Author, Mentor
A deep and profound discussion with Brian Price, the author of "Classic Storytelling and Contemporary Screenwriting" which takes Aristotles "Poetics" and applies it to screenwriting. What a fascinating look at modern screenwriting thro...
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Episode 72
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1:08:08
