Interview with Screenwriter Erin Martin
Sep 18, 2026 · 34 min · 12 segments
*Also available on* Apple*,* Spotify *and* YouTube*.* On today’s podcast, Tara and I are talking to screenwriter Erin Martin. Erin’s script, *Mayfair Lady*, was a quarter-finalist in the 2025 InspiredScreenwriting Competition. When you hear the words ‘*period drama’*, you might picture corsets, drawing rooms, and all the usual literary adaptations. But Erin Martin’s script ‘*Mayfair Lady*’ starts with something more interesting: a real relationship that was messy, intimate, and stranger than fiction. In this conversation, Erin shares how she went from USC film school to late-night TV, then into drama, and finally into the research rabbit hole that led to *Mayfair Lady*. Along the way, she explains why she fell in love with London, how she built a script around real history, and what it takes to make a period piece feel both authentic and cinematic. If you’re interested in how to write historical drama, there’s a lot to learn here. Erin is a writer and script coordinator with sixteen years of experience in film and television. She co-wrote the penultimate episode of *The Walking Dead: World Beyond*. Past script coordinator projects include *Spider-Man: No Way Home,* *How I Met Your Mother*, *The Man in the High Castle*, and *CONAN*. More recently, Erin worked alongside J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan on their series, *Duster*. In January, she received her MA in Script Writing with Distinction from Goldsmiths, University of London. Erin is passionate about telling female-led stories from new and previously unheard-of perspectives. For more information about Erin and her work, reach out to hello@inspiredscreenwriting.com or visit www.inspiredscreenwriting.com **Key Topics** \* Erin Martin’s journey from film school to TV writing \* The development of her period drama script inspired by Victorian art \* Her research process and emphasis on historical accuracy \* Her fascination with Icelandic folklore and its influence on her storytelling \* Insights into the film industry, casting, and project development This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredwriting.substack.com/subscribe
