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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 9h

Our new Board of Directors at their first meeting— ready to defend writers’ creative and economic rights! #WGAStrong

Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 11h

Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie on what writers have that #AI doesn’t: “Empathy. When you have empathy for the audience, when you can be the audience, that’s where the real process of filmmaking begins.”

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 1d

In this episode, we talk with filmmaker and fellow podcast host Susie Singer Carter about her eye-opening doc series, No Country for Old People, which exposes the nursing home/elder abuse crisis, advocating for accountability and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbD1... #WGAWPod

Ep. 414 - Susie Singer Carter - No Country for Old People

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 8d

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

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.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 9d

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...

Screenwriting Democracy: Creating Movies & Shows on Politics, Media, and Civil Rights for Our Times

YouTube video by WGA West

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 12d

"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...

Robert Eisele Embraces His Senior Moment

Film written by Paul Selvin Award honoree tells an unlikely underdog tale.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 15d

"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...

How Do I Know My Script is Finished?

Javier Grillo-Marxuach shares his angst and his checklist.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 16d

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...

Ep. 413 - Noah Hawley - Alien: Earth

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 16d

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

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."

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 19d

Hey, ABC: Bring back #JimmyKimmelLive.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 20d

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

Someone holding a sign that says “Reinstate Kimmel”

Someone holding a sign that says “Writers against fascism”

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 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...

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."

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 21d

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

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.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 21d

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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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 23d

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

11 writers posing together, smiling in the writers room

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