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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: https://geni.us/DoubleDownSouth Support the show For more infor...

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  www.lovinder.com .

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 Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out  www.lovinder.com .

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 screenwriters/filmmakers - and so much more... Check out Scott's books here ==>> Scott Kirkpatric...

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 .

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, character and some of the most common issues she has had to deal with as a script consultant. Get a...

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  www.lovinder.com .

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 information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public s...

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 and tv series on a yearly basis. The TV series 'Blue Ridge' premieres on the Cowboy Way Chann...

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 public speaking schedule, please check out  www.lovinder.com .

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, please check out  www.lovinder.com .

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 major Hollywood studios, A-list writers, television showrunners, award-winning independent filmma...

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 public speaking schedule, please check out  www.lovinder.com .

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 .

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 Creator of the HBO New Writers Program Consultant and script doctor to Dreamworks, Disney, HBO, Paramount, Touch...

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 spots are left Learn more at www.screenwritersafari.com Support the show For more information o...

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 .

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 ==>> Classic Storytelling and Contemporary Screenwriting by Brian Price. Supp...

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 .

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 .

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 show For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out  www.lovinder.com .

This week we tackle that age old debate - should your screenplays focus on character or plot? The answer might surprise you! 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 .

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 show For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out  www.lovinder.com .

 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...

I get asked this question all the time and the answer is... 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 .