A few words from the WGAW About Writers Rooms in the Time of COVID-19

Our Guild is protecting us from writers rooms like this room from youvisit.com’s virtual tour of rooms from The Masque of the Red Death” https://www.youvisit.com/tour/sophia.thomas

WGAW Recommendations for In-Person Writers Rooms
via email from wga.org

July 26, 2021
Dear Members,

Some writers and studios have asked the Guild for guidance about health and safety standards for in-person work while COVID-19 continues to be a concern. Our priority continues to be to protect the well-being of writers in the workplace.

For those of you overseeing production or working on a set, updated COVID-19 safety protocols have been announced which include permission for studios to mandate vaccinations for those working in production Zone A. read article

LB: Hey Old-Timers, do today’s TV shows leave you going, “Wha–?”

by Larry Brody

The always amazing, insightful, and funny Ken Levine has a terrific column today. On its face, it’s a review of a detestable new series called White Lotus.

I agree with every negative thing Ken says here, but the truly enlightening element is the Comments section, in which people who love the show explain why.

The comments take us on a mind-gobbling trip through today’s cultural landscape, illuminating the darkness of inherent in the latest generation gap. read article

Last Week’s Most Important Cord Cutting Developments

Is Disney+ a financial- for its stars?

Cord Cutters News gives us the latest on the cord cutting front. This time around: Hulu Adds NFL Network, Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney, and More!

Cord Cutters Video Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6tUZA7GiIZPaUu4FQXnFYA

Cord Cutters Web Site:
http://cordcuttersnews.com read article

WGAW August 2021 Calendar

Here’s what going on, socially and professionally,  at the Writers Guild of America West this month:

August 2021

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Members must RSVP in advance to receive access info to participate in online events. read article

LB: Do New Writers Really Have to be ‘Better’ Than Old Pros?

Another Writing Tip
by Larry Brody

…No. New writers don’t “have to be” better.

But they do have to work harder. read article