Scriptcake
Lovinder Gill
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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Dec 24, 2023 • 8min
69. To Outline or Not to Outline, that is the Question.
Some people love to outline while others despise it. Here's my take on whether you should or shouldn't outline and why.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Dec 18, 2023 • 7min
68. Character vs. Plot
This week we tackle that age old debate - should your screenplays focus on character or plot? The answer might surprise you!Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Dec 10, 2023 • 7min
67. Designing Supporting Characters
I think many screenwriters don't spend enough time on designing supporting characters and this podcast should help you realize that you can make them so much more impactful with a little design work. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Dec 3, 2023 • 1h 15min
66. Weiko Lin - Screenwriter, Author, Teacher
Weiko is a screenwriter, producer and director who has worked in Hollywood and around the world. He’s been a Nicholl’s Fellowship Finalist, he’s won the Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award. He served as the co-chair for the Writer’s Guild Asian American Writer’s Committee. He is the author of “Crazy Screenwriting Secrets: How to Capture a Global Audience” and the Graduate Director of Screenwriting at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Nov 28, 2023 • 9min
65. How long does it take to write a feature-length screenplay?
I get asked this question all the time and the answer is...Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Nov 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
64. Katharine McPhee - Screenwriter
Katharine McPhee is the co-screenwriter of the Global #1 Netflix movie "Love is in the Air". It's a fascinating conversation with a young screenwriter as she has her first major success. Listen and learn how she navigated the film world to get her first movie produced.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Nov 12, 2023 • 1h 15min
63. Paul Guay - Screenwriter 'Liar Liar', 'The Little Rascals', 'Heartbreakers'
Paul Guay is a screenwriter and teacher who has written some amazing films like 'Liar Liar', 'The Little Rascals', and 'Heartbreakers!Learn:- what other classical movies he's polished- how he got into screenwriting- what his writing process isSupport the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
62. Greg Carter - Screenwriter/Producer/Director/Teacher
Greg Carter is the Writer/Producer/Director of 'Hip-Hop Family Christmas' and 'Hip-hop Family Christmas Wedding' (VH-1) as well as the creator and Show Runner of 'Fifth Ward'.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Oct 25, 2023 • 7min
61. CineStory Writer's Retreat Recap
If you've never heard of CineStory, you're going to want to listen to this podcast. It is simply one of the most incredible experiences that a screenwriter can have.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
Oct 15, 2023 • 5min
60. What 'write what you know' means to me.
Everyone has heard the phrase 'write what you know' and many people think it's the worst screenwriting advice they've ever gotten? Is it?Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.
