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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105 episodes
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,
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Episode 105
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1:05:02
104. Writing Backwards
Most screenwriters don't realize what decisions they need to make first. It may surprise you.
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Episode 104
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3:59
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.
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Episode 103
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9:05
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.
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Episode 102
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6:39
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. The TV series Dune: Prophecy is based o...
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Episode 101
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1:11:42
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 you've come. I raise a glass to you - Cheers...
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Episode 100
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7:55
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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Episode 99
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7:39
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.
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Episode 98
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5:58
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.
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Episode 97
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1:02:47
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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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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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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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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