Written By Magazine

The Official Magazine of the Writers Guild of America West

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

WGA members: RSVP to attend WGAW Genre Committee’s “Superheroes: Genre or Medium?” virtual panel on WED. 10/13, featuring writers Dave Callaham (@shangchi), @therealKripke (@TheBoysTV), Jac Schaeffer (@wandavision), and more TBA. https://t.co/LZBPEgVdEX WGA members only. (1/3)

[IATSE // #IASolidarity @IATSE]

BREAKING: IATSE Members in TV and Film Production Voted to Authorize the first nationwide industry strike in our 128-year history.

98.68% voted yes, and voter turnout among eligible members was nearly 90% #IASolidarity #IATSEVoted

[Writers Guild Foundation @WritersGuildF]

The WGF Archive is home to 1920s Writers Club ephemera from the Mary O'Connor collection. From party invites to one-act play programs, many were drawn by Martin Justice, a former Saturday Evening Post illustrator who made his way to Hollywood. #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesArt

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

WGAW's Native American and Indigenous Writers Committee (NAIWC) released a guide to educate writers on the do’s and don’ts of authentic Native representation. Learn more in the latest Connect: https://t.co/sMGtBbHVQ5

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Wave of US labor unrest could see tens of thousands on strike within weeks https://t.co/Pp4ji8j1Gl

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

On this week's second @WGAWpodcast episode, host @DavidSheftell interviews screenwriters-directors and married creative partners @AronGaudet & @GitaPullapilly about their coupon caper comedy #QUEENPINS. Listen & subscribe at https://t.co/pc2g6JwlOG

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

On the latest @WGAWpodcast #3rdandFairfax, host @moniquesorgen interviews writer/director Clay Tarver (#SiliconValley) about his career and recent film #VacationFriends streaming on @hulu. Listen & subscribe at https://t.co/pc2g6JwlOG

[Writers Guild Foundation @WritersGuildF]

Today at 4pm PT: Join us for a live Zoom panel with super showrunning team Robert and Michelle King. Learn how they run the writers room of Paramount+ dramas THE GOOD FIGHT and EVIL, plus how they juggle multiple projects. RSVP now: https://t.co/kJg8gIAEp6

[Writers Guild Foundation @WritersGuildF]

Reminder: Due to copyright, we can’t send you entire scripts. Also, we still don’t know when the Library will reopen but rest assured we will shout it from the rooftops as soon as we do. Thanks for your patience and support!
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[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

"'We are [among] the groups having the hardest time being hired,' says Los Angeles-based screenwriter and producer @riverag3000, who serves as Vice-Chair of WGA’S Latinx Writers Committee and is a #ReadLatinxWriters mentor," via @Refinery29 https://t.co/RMDlPgYiya

[Writers Guild Foundation @WritersGuildF]

Happy Monday, writers! Here's thread with a few tips on how to get the most out of the WGF Library while we're still physically closed:

Before reaching out about a script, search our Library Catalog to see if we have it: https://t.co/8eMnK3F0Gb
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[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

In an interview with the WGAW website, #BlueBayou writer-director-star Justin Chon discusses turning outrage into cinema and why he thinks the universal appeal of any story comes through a balance of simplicity and specificity. https://t.co/86PHFdAXT6

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Tell AMPTP to Give Film and Television Workers a Fair Deal — sign @IATSE's petition today: https://t.co/mUHGexgxeM

[Writers Guild Foundation @WritersGuildF]

Missed this week's WGF Library Script Breakdown of the FREAKS AND GEEKS pilot with @paulfeig? The recording is now up on our YouTube channel! Learn about his approach to characters and what high school experiences shaped the series' stories. Watch now: https://t.co/c8bhC6Ux0b

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

On the latest @WGAWpodcast, host @MoonZappa interviews #OnTheVerge creator-writer-director-star Julie Delpy (#BeforeSunset) about her @netflix series following four female friends who use midlife as an opportunity for reinvention. Listen & subscribe at https://t.co/pc2g6JwlOG

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

Statement from the officers of WGAW:

We stand with our sisters and brothers of #IATSE in their worthy fight for safe working conditions and a fair contract.

In Solidarity,
Meredith Stiehm, President
Michele Mulroney, Vice President
Betsy Thomas, Secretary-Treasurer

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

The Exit Interview: WGA West’s David Goodman on Agency Battle, Gender Parity Gains and ‘Crucial’ 2023 Contract Talks https://t.co/kHgBaba5he via @variety

[Writers Guild Foundation @WritersGuildF]

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[Writers Guild Foundation @WritersGuildF]

Nice tip from @mishagreen on how to write a compelling side character 📝

[Writers Guild of America West @WGAWest]

New on the Platform: clear & personalized URLs using YOUR NAME so you can easily share your Find A Writer profile links. Add them to your email signature, documents, social media profiles, or website for quick access. Read more in the latest Connect: https://t.co/6cux1km9Nd