EPISODE 63: Do you have trouble pitching? Are you an introvert and/or plagued by social anxiety when you have to present your ideas in front of people? You are NOT alone. Many of us became writers because we like to be alone in dark (but like, cozy) caves with our typewriters and iced coffees, not surrounded by smart, intimidating other writers, all waiting for storytelling gold to pour from our mouths. But guess what? If you're a writer -- especially a TV writer -- you're gonna have to pitch, b...
Jul 01, 2025•26 min
EPISODE 62. In this episode, UFDP gets REAL! There's a lot to feel big feelings about right now. During fraught times, how can writers channel our anger, grief, overwhelm, and other intense emotions into our storytelling? How can we write about pertinent themes and current events without "getting too political"? Join UFDP as we discuss how to use writing as an outlet for ideas and concepts that can be difficult to otherwise express, how to bake challenging ideas into more palatable entertainment...
Jun 05, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 62
EPISODE 61. UFDP re-interviews writer/ director Maggie Levin ( VHS:99, INTO THE DARK: MY VALENTINE) — new WGA Board Member and now on the Board for The Women's List , a script competition accessible to all female-identifying writers—* returns to discuss life post-strike, how her advice for new writers have changed and what she wishes writers new about the WGA board— plus all about who The Women's List is looking for! (hint: it's probably you!) *Listen up, uh, listeners! UFDP will sponsor someone...
Mar 13, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 61
EPISODE 60: UFDP interviews fabulous entertainment attorney Jennifer Gray of Hansen Jacobson about what writers' lawyers actually do , why it can take so long for writers to get paid, the truth about copyright law, AI, and more.
Jun 25, 2024•37 min
EPISODE 59: UFDP discusses the ways a dead project might suddenly come back to life, and how to reengage with material you haven't thought about in a long time.
May 28, 2024•34 min
EPISODE 58: UFDP unravels the mystery around what "being on script" actually means for staffed TV writers tackling their assigned episode— and whether Hannah and Jess are really too busy to hang out with Erica during that time (the answer may surprise you!).
May 07, 2024•42 min
EPISODE 57: Author and screenwriter Liz Kerin returns to UFDP with updates and to share the reality of how the development process of turning her Night's Edge duology into a TV series concluded.
Apr 23, 2024•38 min
EPISODE 56: Liz Kerin, playwright, screenwriter and author of vampire duology Night's Edge and First Light, told UFDP all about her writing process and the development process of adapting her own novel into a TV series during last year's writers strike.
Apr 23, 2024•46 min
It's a crossover episode! This week we interview another legend in the world of TV & screenwriting podcasts, Ben Blacker, creator and host of The Writer's Panel, who also happens to be a prolific writer across numerous genres and mediums, including film, TV, novels, comics, and live theater. With 600 episodes and counting, Ben has interviewed a plethora of creative luminaries responsible for some of your favorite movies and TV shows. Check out the Writer's Panel on Apple or Spotify . We disc...
Dec 12, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 55
EP 54: We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to say... WE DID IT! The epic 2023 writers strike is over! Tune in now to hear what UFDP talk about the highs and lows of strike life, what deal points we're most excited about, and what we hope happens next!
Oct 09, 2023•44 min
EPISODE 53: UFDP sits down with Mina Baban, a television development executive at Fifth Season, formerly Endeavor Content (the studio behind Severance, Nine Perfect Strangers, Tokyo Vice etc). For a peek behind the development curtain, tune in as we pepper Mina with questions ranging from process to pitch.
Aug 08, 2023•48 min
EPISODE 52. A highly serious and important episode where UFDP discusses their favorite snacks to eat while writing. The answers may surprise you.
Jul 18, 2023•22 min
EPISODE 51. UFDP gets real honest about life on strike, from the logistics of picketing to the emotional burdens. Striking isn't easy... but it is necessary! Bonus: Hannah makes Erica and Jess cry by sharing a poignant strike-related family moment.
Jun 27, 2023•42 min
EPISODE 50: All about writer's groups! This week, the Untitled Females discuss how to start (or join an existing) writers group. How do you find a group of like-minded writers? What makes certain groups work well (or not)? There's no right way to writer's group... but there are a few wrong ways, and we'll get into them! Also, email UntitledFemaleDrivenPodcast@gmail.com if you're looking to join a new writer's group and we'll help pair you with other writers looking to form a group!...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min
EPISODE 49: Free work is often the bane of a writer's existence. Sometimes it's a necessary evil that holds the promise of genuine opportunity; other times, it's just bullsh*t. In this episode, UFDP breaks down the different types of unpaid work writers are often asked to do, and how to determine whether the free work is worth your free time.
Mar 21, 2023•32 min
EPISODE 48. UFDP shares their new years resolutions for 2023, along with what's realistic for you to set in your writing/career goals and what 2023 might look like for working writers.
Feb 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 48
EPISODE 47. UFDP breaks down the definition of a script rewrite and a polish (and how to differentiate between the two), what you should know about contracts, producer expectations, managing your time, and a very special Jabba the Hut impression.
Jan 17, 2023•26 min
EPISODE 46. UFDP discusses their highlights and low points of 2022, what to expect in terms of a potential strike, what they're looking forward to in 2023! Happy holidays to all!
Dec 22, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 46
EPISODE 45. UFDP goes over what belongs in the first 10 pages of your script and what doesn't, and of course how to wow your readers so they keep on reading!
Dec 13, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
EPISODE 44. UFDP continues exploring a bake-off for Three Little Pigs...In Space! Screenwriters Jess and Hannah duke it out as they go through their story milestones for Exec-For-A-Day Erica as she evaluates takes and sips Grand Marnier on ice. Who will Erica choose to move forward in this imaginary development process? Stay tuned to find out!
Nov 22, 2022•22 min
EPISODE 43. UFDP dives into what pitching in a multiple writer "bake-off" situation actually looks like. Screenwriters Jess and Hannah pitch (evil?) Exec Erica on a surprising OWA (Open Writing Assignment): THREE LITTLE PIGS... IN SPACE! Who gets the job? Find out next time in Part 2!
Nov 08, 2022•29 min
EPISODE 42: This week we interview VERY SPECIAL GUEST and longtime UFDP friend Lindsay Calhoon Bring, co-creator of HBO Max's original series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN, about partnering with superstar producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and what it was like being a first-time showrunner. Don't miss today's episode as Lindsay tells us her incredible origin story and shares what it took to bring PLL: OS to life!
Sep 20, 2022•47 min
EPISODE 41: Hey, guess what? All three UFDP hosts are currently adapting projects in different ways! Listen in to hear exactly how, creatively speaking, UFDP turns books into pitches and scripts.
Aug 23, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 41
EPISODE 40: UFDP discusses how and when you might be able to adapt literary materials into screenplays, pilots, or pitches. Where do you find the best source material? How do you know it should be a movie or TV show, and if so, which? Tune in to learn more about this process!
Aug 09, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 40
EPISODE 39: You have some free time on your hands (or you don't, but you know you need a new sample!) You have a bunch of ideas (or you don't, but you're really dying to write something new!) How do you decide what script to write next? UFDP are here to help you decide which of your potential upcoming writing projects you should devote your precious time to.
Jul 26, 2022•25 min
Episode 38: We've all felt it. The green-eyed monster inside of us that roars when our friends, colleagues, or nemeses gets an assignment, job, or win that we wanted...and learning how to tame our envy in the highly competitive world of screenwriting is essential to our success and mental well being. Listen in as we engage in a free-wheeling, slightly loopy conversation about the times we've been jealous, how we handled them, and what we've learned.
Jul 12, 2022•28 min
EPISODE 37. UFDP dives into the process of partnering with producers on your own projects. How do you find a producer? What should you look for in a great partner? What are some red flags to avoid? Find out more by listening in!
Jun 28, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
EPISODE 36: You won’t want to miss this one! This week, our brothers in industry podcasting, Javi and Jose - aka the Children of Tendu - dispense incredible advice on how to survive and thrive in the wild world of TV writing. Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Emmy Award-winning writer/producer on "Lost" and creator of "The Middleman") and Jose Molina (writer/producer on "Legacies" "Firefly," "Castle" and "Law & Order: SVU") are the hosts of THE CHILDREN OF TENDU, a podcast with practical, straight-sho...
Jun 14, 2022•47 min
EPISODE 35. UFDP interviews director America Young ( Legacies, Kung Fu, Blindspot) about her career, which includes everything from being a stuntwoman (yep, you read that right... she's a badass), to acting, to directing features and TV episodes. We also chat with America about collaborating with writers, her creative process, and who really deserved to win the 1984 All-Valley karate tournament. RESOURCES Undiscovered Scripts podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bRIOwqazk0zdaNtD7xD95?si=z3fbp...
Apr 05, 2022•35 min
EPISODE 34. UFDP interviews Julia Turner (Director of Current Programming, Warner Bros) about how she got her first industry job, what a Current Programming exec actually does, how writers can ace their meetings with her and other execs, and how the heck she knows Hannah so well.
Mar 22, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
