When it was confirmed that Doctor Who was returning to TV screens, it was up to Russell T. Davies and his crew to find talented writers to pen the forthcoming episodes. It had been fifteen years since the show was last regularly broadcast, and the format had changed considerably (3 - 4 episode serials, to 13 x 45 minute episodes). New blood was brought in, and all five writers for the first season (Davies notwithstanding) began their writing for Doctor Who career with tie-in novels. Although Una McCormack would be new to writing for television, the success of writers such as Paul Cornell, along with her own work on Doctor Who, show that she should not be dismissed so easily. And whilst she is hardly Doctor Who's only female writer in the realms of transmedia (although they are in the minority here as well), she does have one slight edge over the others. In addition to her short stories, tie-in novels, and audio adventures she has also contributed essays to several Whoniverse reference books (one of which she co-edited), written for audiences which range from general fandom to academic scholars. Writing that goes to show just how deep her knowledge and understanding of the show really is. When combined with her other writing for Star Trek and Blake's 7, McCormack has shown that her experience of both writing, and television is second to none, Surely a guiding hand, as well as the opportunity, from Steven Moffat is all she would need to bridge the gap between the two.
