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91. Alan Watt - Screenwriter | Author | Teacher

Scriptcake - July 10, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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....

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90. Who, What, When, Where & Why

Scriptcake - July 02, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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.com Support the Show. Fo...

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Who, What, When Where & Why

Scriptcake - July 02, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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.com Support the Show. Fo...

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89. Tom Schulman - Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter, Director, WGA Negotiator

Scriptcake - June 26, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 negotiations team Watch Tom's latest movie "Double Down South" here: ...

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88. Structure and Creativity

Scriptcake - June 16, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out...

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87. The Conceptual Metaphor

Scriptcake - June 09, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secre...

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86. Scott Kirkpatrick - Film Distributor, Producer, Author

Scriptcake - June 02, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 s...

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85. Assembly Required

Scriptcake - May 29, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Like a great chef, make sure that you prepare all the ingredients to your screenplay before you start writing! Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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84. Linda Seger - Legendary Script Consultant/ Author

Scriptcake - May 06, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 podcast. She gives her insights on structure, char...

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83. The False Mask

Scriptcake - April 14, 2024 15:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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! Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out ...

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82. The First Impression

Scriptcake - April 07, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 it's going to end. Support the Show. For more inf...

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81. Gary Wheeler - Writer/Produce/Director of 40+ Films and Series

Scriptcake - March 31, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 this podcast to learn from a filmmaker that makes multiple films an...

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80. The First Question I ask a Struggling Screenwriter

Scriptcake - March 24, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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.  Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his ...

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Ep. 79 Feedback

Scriptcake - March 17, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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. Support the show For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, pl...

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79. Feedback

Scriptcake - March 17, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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. Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule,...

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78. Jill Chamberlain - Author of "The Nutshell Technique"

Scriptcake - March 10, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 and script doctor. She has fixed and fine tuned scripts for maj...

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77. You Can Do This.

Scriptcake - March 03, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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. Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his pub...

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76. The 1st Draft vs. the 2nd Draft

Scriptcake - February 25, 2024 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Discover what you should you focus on when writing the first draft vs. what you should focus on when writing the second draft! Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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75. Steve Kaplan - Comedy Legend!

Scriptcake - February 08, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre Creator of the HBO Workspace Creat...

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Steve Kaplan - Comedy Legend!

Scriptcake - February 08, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre Creator of the HBO Workspace Creat...

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Eve Hayes - Screenwriter and Founder of Screenwriters Safari

Scriptcake - February 06, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 - Where you can find more information - How to sign up - How many ...

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74. Eve Hayes - Screenwriter and Founder of Screenwriters Safari

Scriptcake - February 06, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 - Where you can find more information - How to sign up - How many ...

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Major Outlining Mistake to Avoid!

Scriptcake - January 28, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
This is one of the top mistakes screenwriters make when they outline their screenplays - make sure you don't do it! Support the show For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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73. Major Outlining Mistake to Avoid!

Scriptcake - January 28, 2024 19:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
This is one of the top mistakes screenwriters make when they outline their screenplays - make sure you don't do it! Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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72. Brian Price - Screenwriter, Author, Mentor

Scriptcake - January 21, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 through the glass of classical storytelling. Order the book here...

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Brian Price - Screenwriter, Author, Mentor

Scriptcake - January 21, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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 through the glass of classical storytelling. Order the book here...

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Content Dictates Form

Scriptcake - January 14, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Too many novice screenwriters let form dictate content. Learn why it is important to let content dictate form! Support the show For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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71. Content Dictates Form

Scriptcake - January 14, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Too many novice screenwriters let form dictate content. Learn why it is important to let content dictate form! Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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Philip Eisner - Screenwriter, Teacher, Mentor

Scriptcake - January 06, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Great interview with the screenwriter of "Event Horizon", "Firestarter: Rekindled" and the "Mutant Chronicles". Support the show For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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70. Philip Eisner - Screenwriter, Teacher, Mentor

Scriptcake - January 06, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Great interview with the screenwriter of "Event Horizon", "Firestarter: Rekindled" and the "Mutant Chronicles". Support the Show. For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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