Episodes 133
Avg. Duration 32m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (28)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

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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S6E133 133. The Denial

May 23, 2026 4m

It happens to us on a regular basis. We deny something that is inevitable. We deny our hopes and dreams. We deny so many things that we know we shouldn't. Once you figure out why, then you've figured…

S6E132 132. Writing About Your Life

May 08, 2026 7m

It is imperative that you do and don't write about your life. Is that confusing? If so, listen to this weeks podcast and get a little clarity.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's…

S6E131 131. Excessive Exposition

May 01, 2026 10m

Don't do it. Overexplaining is an epidemic in screenwriting. Find out why and how to avoid it in this episode. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake…

S6E130 130. The Focus Point

Mar 20, 2026 9m

Sometimes we get lost during the screenwriting process. It's hard to stay clear on what we're writing about. External factors influence us. We research things that impact our original ideas. How do…

S6E129 129. Alvaro Rodriguez - Screenwriter | Producer | Composer

Mar 13, 2026 1h 3m

Alvaro Rodriguez is a writer, producer, and composer. He began his career by working as a composer on El Mariachi in 1992. He has since expanded into film and television writing and producing. He has…

S6E128 128. The Story Behind The Story

Mar 09, 2026 7m

Have you completed a feature film and people love the idea of it but when they read it, it doesn't resonate with them? That's probably because there's no story behind your story. Listen to find out…

S6E127 127. Paul Chitlik - Screenwriter | Producer | Director | Author

Feb 13, 2026 51m

Paul Chitlik is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, director, and internationally respected educator who has written for major studios and networks in both English and Spanish. He served as…

S6E126 126. The Personal Story Problem

Feb 09, 2026 9m

Are you having a hard time adapting a real life experience to a screenplay. It's probably because of the personal story problem. Listen and see if fixing this can help you write a better…

S6E125 125. Screenwriting Resolutions

Jan 23, 2026 7m

As a new year is upon us, it's time to think about what we want to accomplish this year as screenwriters. What are your screenwriting resolutions?Support the showFor more information on Lovinder…

S5E124 124. What is a Rewrite

Dec 05, 2025 9m

A lot of screenwriters get confused when rewriting their screenplays. What constitutes an actual rewrite? Listen and find out. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling…

S5E123 123. The Where

Nov 28, 2025 8m

It's probably the most overlooked element in a scene. Understand the power of choosing the right location for your scene to take place. Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's…

122/ Diane Drake - Screenwriter/Author 'What Women Want' 'Only You'

Nov 22, 2025 50m

Diane Drake is a screenwriter who is best known for writing Only You (1994) and What Women Want (2000).She is also the author of the screenwriting book, Get Your Story Straight. Click the link to get…

S5E121 121. The Question & The Answer

Nov 15, 2025 7m

Oftentimes, screenwriters miss writing half of their movie because they never ask the question and, as a result, they never answer it. Listen to find out if you're asking the right question.Support…

S5E120 120. Scene Data

Sep 26, 2025 4m

What are the layers of information that an audience receives when they are watching a scene? It's a lot more data than you think. Listen to learn more!Support the showFor more information on Lovinder…

S5E119 119. Mistakes to Avoid Before You Send Out Your Script

Aug 29, 2025 8m

As a former script reader, I've seen it all. There are so many things that make a reader, producer, financier or distributor pass on your film. If it's the story, that's one thing but if it's any of…

S5E118 118. Sabrina Dhawan - Screenwriter Monsoon Wedding, Rangoon, Ishqia

Aug 22, 2025 1h 22m

Sabrina Dhawan's debut feature as screenwriter, Monsoon Wedding, won the ‘Leon D’Oro’ at the Venice Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination. Sabrina’s other produced screenplay credits include…

S5E117 117. Taking Scenes to 11

Jul 18, 2025 7m

Sometimes I get confused. I stick to structure to such an extent it keeps me from maximizing my scenes. Though I still believe you need a solid foundation structure to make your screenplay work, I…

S5E116 116. Krushan Naik, Producer/Editor of Academy-Award Nominated film, Anuja

Jul 11, 2025 1h 22m

Ever wonder what it's like to have your film nominated for an Academy Award? Krushan Naik walks us through his experience as a producer/editor of the Oscar-nominated short film Anuja.Support the…

S5E115 115. The Primary Objective

Jun 20, 2025 9m

Do you ever get bogged down while writing your screenplay wondering what you should focus on? Do I need to work on the protagonist, the antagonist, the concept, the visuals, the action, the dialogue,…

S5E114 114. Jacob Krueger - Screenwriter | Mentor | Teacher

May 14, 2025 1h 9m

This fabulous talk with Jacob Krueger is full of amazing insight, valuable lessons and thoughtful commentary on the screenwriting process. I know I learned a lot and I'm pretty sure you will…

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Scriptcake has published 133 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Courses, Education.

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Scriptcake is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.

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