Danielle Krage interviews Chelsea Kania and Emily Chase from Female Pilot Club, and they discuss the benefits of entering writing competitions and the development opportunities they offer.

From their work with Female Pilot Club’s comedy script call, they share practical tips for developing your pitch, engaging with the advice of industry judges, responding to feedback and development notes, and finding the right fit with mentors.

The conversation covers:
00:00 Introduction to Female Pilot Club and Writing Competitions
02:08 The Benefits of Live Script Readings
03:35 The Purpose of the Script Call and Female Pilot Club
05:33 The Importance of Championing Female Writers
07:34 The Development Opportunities in the Script Call
08:08 Tips for Crafting a Succinct and Captivating Pitch
09:34 Advice from Industry Judges on Writing Comedy Scripts
11:05 Balancing Unique Personal Lens and Broad Comedy Appeal
13:49 Tips for Engaging with Script Development Notes
18:04 Considerations for Standing Out in Submissions
20:12 The Value of Script Consultancy and Mentoring
22:33 Finding a Good Fit in Mentors and Consultants
25:45 Staying Centred and True to Your Vision
30:09 Favourite Comedies and Comedy Dramas
32:57 Advice for Writers: Patience and Focus
37:00 Closing Remarks and Script Call Details

You can find out more about Female Pilot Club, their script call, and consultancy here:
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