Writers Guild of America West

On September 16 WGAW Board Member Adam Conover joined AELP’s Anti-monopoly summit in Washington DC to speak about the harmful impacts that media consolidation and vertical integration have on Hollywood workers.

Career Questions? Screenwriters Answer the Call to Help New program Ask a Screenwriter lets Guild members tap into a huge roster of writers with experience.

"Ask a Screenwriter came through right when I was probably at full panic, and it was perfect." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #Writtenby

Writing advice from #AlienEarth creator, showrunner, writer & director Noah Hawley: “What you want to have is a complete world.” #WGAWPod

YouTube video by WGA West Screenwriting Democracy: Creating Movies & Shows on Politics, Media, and Civil Rights for Our Times

Did you miss our recent “Screenwriting Democracy: Creating Movies and Shows on Politics, Media, and Civil Rights for Our Times” virtual panel presented by WGAW’s Writers Education Committee? You can watch the full video on YouTube. Tune in now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOlu...

WGA coverage of verticals and microdramas.

Did you know...Writing work on verticals, microdramas and other short-form content made for streaming is covered by the MBA. MBA terms for short-term and low budget projects made for the internet include key protections and negotiable compensation.

For help getting a vertical or other short-form content covered, please reach out to the Contracts department.

Writing work on verticals, microdramas, and other short-form content for streaming is covered by the MBA. Reach out to our Contracts department for help on getting this content covered.

Robert Eisele Embraces His Senior Moment Film written by Paul Selvin Award honoree tells an unlikely underdog tale.

"Can you still get up there and create something of value and depth, and humor? If you can, you should have that opportunity." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

Thank you to Scott Marder and the writers of #RickandMorty for letting us visit your writers' room! #WGAStrong

Congratulations to those newly elected to the WGAW’s Officers and Board of Directors! #WGAStrong

How Do I Know My Script is Finished? Javier Grillo-Marxuach shares his angst and his checklist.

"Scenes are about the clash of desires. Just as the end of your script signifies the conclusion of a one-way journey, so must every scene end in a way that indicates change and asks questions that can only be answered by forward motion into the next scene." www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

Last night at our Monday Mash-up Mixer Madness program where writers’ come together to experience what it’s like to be in a writers’ room. #WGAStrong

YouTube video by WGA West Ep. 413 - Noah Hawley - Alien: Earth

In this week's episode, we chat with creator, showrunner, writer, & director Noah Hawley about bringing the popular sci-fi/horror #Alien franchise to TV for his hit FX series Alien: Earth, world-building, creative process, and much more. #WGAWPod www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g2F...

This morning, we joined Congresswoman Laura Friedman to condemn ABC’s suspension of #JimmyKimmelLive. This afternoon, the show was brought back. 👏

Jimmy Kimmel to Return to ABC on Tuesday After Show’s Controversial Suspension The Walt Disney company in a new statement says the move was made "to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country."

Congrats to #JimmyKimmelLive. Never should have been off the air in the first place! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/j...

Hey, ABC: Bring back #JimmyKimmelLive.

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Someone holding a sign that says “Writers against fascism”

Moments from today’s protest against ABC in support of #JimmyKimmelLive ✊ #WGAStrong

🚨 JOIN US TODAY AT 12:00 PM to protest ABC and demand they bring back #jimmykimmellive. 🚨

Writers Guild Rips ABC’s Decision to Pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ From Air: “The WGA Stands With Jimmy Kimmel and His Writers” SAG-AFTRA also released a statement following the news, noting, "The decision to suspend airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is the type of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone’s freedoms."

🚨 Join us TODAY at 12 PM at the main Disney Gate at 2201 W Alameda Ave in Burbank to protest ABC and tell them to bring back #JimmyKimmel.🚨 www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice. As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree. Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich. Silencing us impoverishes the whole world. The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Writers Guild to Members: Work on “Verticals” Can Be Union, Too As underemployed Hollywood workers turn to mobile-friendly microdramas for job opportunities, the writers’ union is reminding members that this work can be performed under contract.

As Hollywood creatives flock to “verticals” during a dry period for jobs in traditional film and television, the Writers Guild of America West is emphasizing that work for these projects can be covered under a union agreement. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

WGAW PAC Board Member @dctolli.bsky.social on why bringing production back to California through the Tax Incentives Program is vital for not only the entertainment industry, but for businesses across the area. #WGAWPod

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Three members posing together, smiling.

Three members posing together, smiling.

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Last week at our TV Nightcap! Nothing like seeing members together. 🤩📺 #WGAStrong

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Thank you to Brandon Sonnier, Brandon Margolis and the writers of #BostonBlue for letting us join your writers' room! #WGAStrong

YouTube video by WGA West Ep. 412 - WGAW PAC and the California Tax Incentives Program

In this week's episode, we sits down with WGA West PAC Board Member @dctolli.bsky.social and WGA West Political and Legislative Director Shelagh Wagener to learn more about the WGAW’s PAC and our work within the Entertainment Union Coalition. #WGAWPod www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyCs...

#Stick screenwriter, creator, and showrunner Jason Keller: “you need to get your writing out, being read by as many people as you can.” #WGAWPod

Welcome to the WGA, Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures! Writers on future seasons of Alma’s Way, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Carl the Collector will now have a union.

Writers at both production companies will work under the terms reached between the WGA and PBS in December, 2024.

More Than a Safety Net Guild's Financial wellness panel highlights how writers are finding more than emergency financial support at the Entertainment Community Fund.

"We are navigating really uncharted territory, and it can be really hard to reach out for help or to realize that this may be a moment that you need to engage in asking for here. If you are in that moment, we really want you to know we’re here." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...

How to Stay Motivated When Jobs Are Scarce Red Sonja writer and Act Two Podcast host Tasha Huo advises writers on how to keep going in challenging times.

"The beauty of being a writer is that you can write yourself into a new phase of your career or a new job. Studios are genuinely excited about new ideas, even if we love to complain about how they don’t make them." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/member-voice...

YouTube video by WGA West Ep. 411 - Jason Keller - Stick

In this week's episode we chat with screenwriter, creator, and showrunner Jason Keller about crafting his AppleTV+ comedy series #Stick, segueing from film to television, finding the funny, and much more. #WGAWPod www.youtube.com/watch?v=akii...

#Platonic creators and showrunners Francesca Delblanco and Nicholas Stoller give tips on getting hired. #WGAWPod

A group of Emmy nominated writers posing at sublime prime time

A group of Emmy nominated writers on stage at sublime prime time

A group of Emmy nominated writers on stage at sublime prime time

A group of Emmy nominated writers on stage at sublime prime time

Last week at Sublime Primetime, The Writers Guild Foundation’s annual event celebrating Emmy-Nominated writers!