Untitled Female Driven Podcast

EPISODE 17: UFDP answers a listener's question on worldbuilding— what it is, how to build up the mechanics of a world properly, and and what questions you need to answer, especially as a genre writer. Part two of two!

EPISODE 16: UFDP interviews Writer/Director/Actor/Producer/Badass Ellie Foumbi about how to wear many hats in development, on set, and everywhere else.

EPISODE 15: UFDP answers a listener's question on worldbuilding— what it is, how to build up the mechanics of a world properly, and and what questions you need to answer, especially as a genre writer. Part one of two!

EPISODE 14: UFDP offers a free therapy session on how to deal with the most common aspect of starting a screenwriting career: rejection.

EPISODE 13: The UFDP survival guide on how to navigate your first TV staff writing job.

EPISODE 12: UFDP talks about the different types of day jobs writers can take in order support themselves while pursuing their dream career. Here to destigmatize surviving in this crazy entertainment world.

EPISODE 11: UFDP interviews Erin Cancino, former Shonda Rhimes Creative Assistant, SCANDAL Writer's Assistant and BRIDGERTON Researcher, on how she worked her way up to become a Staff Writer on the new Marvel/Disney+ show HAWKEYE. A significant and scandalous detour into the writing of BRIDGERTON was bound to ensue, gentle listeners.

EPISODE 10: UFDP digs into how to get your first job writing features, whether through pitches, OWAs, or selling your first spec script.

EPISODE 9: UFDP advises on getting (and surviving) your first job as support staff or a staff writer in a TV Writers Room. 

EPISODE 8: UFDP interviews the amazing Maggie Levin (MY VALENTINE, Blumhouse: Into The Dark/Hulu) on how to break in not just as a writer but a writer/director.

EPISODE 7: UFDP breaks down the hierarchy of a TV writers' room, from Showrunner to Writer's PA, focusing on the roles of support staff and how to best shine in those jobs.

EPISODE 6: UFDP dives into the best ways to get feedback, how to navigate the infamous "bad note," and how to take notes effectively and gracefully. 

EPISODE 5: UFDP discusses the different types of representation a writer will work with during her career— the differences between agents, managers and lawyers; how to get one (or two, or three), how to manage your relationship with your reps; and hey, what was that whole WGA/ATA dispute about, anyway?!

EPISODE 4: UFDP discusses the importance of networking and how to put your best foot forward (hint: it does not involve putting your actual foot on Jess's foot).

EPISODE 3: Untitled Female Driven Podcast goes over what a General Meeting is (and isn't), how to get one, and how to make the most of it! Tune in for some best and worst anecdotes with surprising twists.

EPISODE 2: Untitled Female Driven Podcast discusses the logistics of getting writing work done (even during a pandemic), how to develop good discipline, and keeping your muse well fed.

EPISODE 1: Meet Film and TV writers Jess Chou, Hannah Rosner and Erica Schreiber as they teach you how to perfect your elevator pitch. What's an elevator pitch? Listen and find out!