Untitled Female Driven Podcast

EPISODE 28: UFDP delves back into all the weird terms writers and other industry folks use. Listen in to learn which of these terms are real and which are fake: Freewrite, Emo Journey, Amuse Bouche.

EPISODE 27: Around the Horn. Four Quadrants. Sophie's Choice. These are just a few examples of shorthand phrases thrown around in Writer's Rooms when breaking story. In this episode, we discuss what they mean along with a lot more jargon used by writers (and execs, producers, and other industry people). Listen in to learn the lingo of professional screenwriters so that when you get your first WR job, you won't feel like you're on the wrong end of the Chowder Spout (is that actual jargon T.V. writers use? Check out this episode to find out!)

EPISODE 26: Ever wanted to reach out to someone for advice, but weren't sure where to start? UFDP breaks down how to make a good first impression on an industry contact (and/or a potential mentor) — and how to form a genuine, meaningful connection that can last throughout your career. 

EPISODE 25: UFDP goes into detail on how to rock one of the most important meetings you'll ever have— the one that could get you hired for a TV writers' room! Listen in to learn how to stealthily enchant your potential new boss/showrunner, and everyone else whose support you need to get that coveted job.

EPISODE 24: In this episode, UFDP talks to a very special guest... Rebekah Berlin, esteemed editor (and secret fourth member) of the Untitled Female Driven Podcast! Rebekah breaks down everything writers should know about editing, how she got her start, and how to make sure what begins on the page doesn't end up on the cutting room floor. 

EPISODE 23: We've been over who and where and why, now strap in for the WHAT! UFDP gets into how, exactly, to craft a pitch for a feature or series. Complete with secret tips, how and when to break the rules, and how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd.

EPISODE 22: Ever wondered about the whats/wheres/whens/hows of everything pitch-related? Love 'em or hate 'em, pitches are a vital part of a screenwriter's career...and UFDP is here to break down the process!

EPISODE 21: How do you create iconic characters who stand out, who feel like real people, who your audience will root for? This week we talk about how to craft characters that leap off the page (or screen!) and what makes a great protagonist (and antagonist - everyone loves a good villain!)

EPISODE 20: UFDP wonders: what's the difference between an original pilot and a TV spec script? Or the difference between a TV spec script and a Film spec script? What are the uses for all these different types of scripts, and how can you make yours stand out? Tune in to learn all these things and more!

EPISODE 19: You wrote an episode of television! And it's getting made! And you get to be involved in producing it... so what exactly does that entail? UFDP breaks down a writer's role and responsibilities during pre-production and on set.