104. Writing Backwards

Most screenwriters don't realize what decisions they need to make first. It may 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.

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. 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.

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.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.

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 on a novel he co-wrote with Brian Herbert. He is also a creative consultant on Dune Part One and a co-producer on Dune Part Two.Learn about his creative process and the advice he has for aspiring writers.He also heads the publishing track of the  Graduate Program for Creative Writing at Western Colorado University. CLICK HERE ==>> FOR FREE SCREENPLAY OUTLINE COURSESupport the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

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! 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.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.

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: ScriptcakeWant to take our screenplay outline video course for FREE? Then click here: https://www.scriptcake.com/free-accessSupport the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

It's a question I get asked all the time. Do you really need to take a screenwriting course? 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.