Interview: “Chicks Who Script”

Here is a terrific, new resource for the online writing community: A weekly podcast called Chicks Who Script, featuring a trio of ‘chicks’: Emily Blake, Maggie F. Levin, and Lauren Schacher. You may check out their website here.

Emily, Maggie, Lauren

In this 2-part interview, Lauren, Maggie and Emily talk about their inspiration for the podcast, gender issues in the film and TV industry, some of their favorite fictional female characters, advice for female and male writers, and much more.

Part 1: “…then all of a sudden, Emily and I had volunteered ourselves for something we were simply complaining didn’t exist, and then Maggie was in too, and BAM. We had it.” [Lauren]

“Podcasts are a perfect example of how everything old is new again. It’s radio with pinpoint specificity, completely customizable (or curatable) to your tastes and interests.” [Maggie]

“I think when women hear stories of other women succeeding, it will encourage them to take the risk and put their work out there.” [Emily]

Part 2: “You’re starting at a disadvantage, so the only way to come out swinging is to make sure your talents are vast, well-honed and undeniable.” [Maggie]

“There doesn’t always have to be just one woman in your story. And she doesn’t always have to be the sexy one who wears black leather.” [Emily]

“I do wonder if studios will continue to ignore the money these films make and tote the old — now disproven — “female films don’t sell tickets” theory.” [Lauren]

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Twitter: @CWSPodcast
Emily: @Bambookiller
Maggie: @MaggieLevin
Lauren: @LaurenSchacher

The Chicks Who Script podcast is also available on iTunes.

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