Latest WGA vs. CAA Update

It appears that the Writers Guild of America and Creative Artists Agency have finally agreed on terms that will allow CAA to represent members once more.

Welcome back to the fold, CAA. Glad that you saw the error of fucking around and got serious about being in business with the best writers in the world at last. read article

Larry Brody’s TV Writing Tips & Tricks #4

Characterization
by Larry Brody

When writing for television, the key to creating a successful series is creating characters the audience wants to come back and see again and again. This means they have to be interesting—maybe even quirky—and realistic.

Many writers—and most development executives—think this means the characters have to be likeable, but television history belies this. Any Sippowitz may be everyone’s favorite “fascist” cop, but is he likeable? And what about Archie Bunker? read article

Last Week’s Most Important Cord Cutting Developments

Cord Cutters News gives us the latest on the cord cutting front. Disney’s Big Day, New Fire TV UI, Disney+ Price Hike, Crunchyroll Sale & More!

Cord Cutters Video Channel: https://twitter.com/CordCuttersNews
Cord Cutters Web Site: http://cordcuttersnews.com read article

Latest on WGAW Connect

What has our Writers Guild done for us lately?

Glad you asked because the Guild has a wonderful answer in Writers Connect, a short newsletter members get every week. (See? Another good reason to bust your butt to qualify and join.)

Opening Day

How showrunners and writers set the tone for an inclusive room. read article

The Writers Guild of America West’s Take on “Community Standards”

Here at TVWriter™ we’re pretty damn proud of how the WGAW is responding to calls for the end of the various forms of discrimination that have pervaded our society for far too long. Here’s an update.

December 8, 2020 read article