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, Touchstone and others.
• Highly sought-after instructor at UCLA, NYU, Yale, and other top universities.
• Director in regional theaters and Off-Broadway

Steve has worked with hundreds of writers, producers and performers to hone their comedic talents. And, he’s influenced thousands more with his books, The Hidden Tools of Comedy and The Comic Hero’s Journey.

Learn more at >> www.kaplancomedy.com

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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

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This is one of the top mistakes screenwriters make when they outline their screenplays - make sure you don't do it!

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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.

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Too many novice screenwriters let form dictate content. Learn why it is important to let content dictate form!

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Great interview with the screenwriter of "Event Horizon", "Firestarter: Rekindled" and the "Mutant Chronicles".

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Some people love to outline while others despise it. Here's my take on whether you should or shouldn't outline and why.

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

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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. 

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 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. 

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