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

WGA Announces 2020 Screenplay Nominations

via TVWriter™ Press Service

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting during 2019. Winners will be honored at the 2020 Writers Guild Awards on Saturday, February 1, at concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City.

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

1917, Written by Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-Cairns; Universal Pictures read article

Fun, Immersive Marketing of an Audio Fiction Show

This article on an audio series called Civilized is more of a “here’s a cool thing some smart creatives are doing” than a “how to,” but guess what? It gave those of us at TVWriter™ who read it a hell of a lot of “how-to” to think about, and we believe it will do the same for you.

by Sean

Fans of the dark comedy sci-fi show Civilized can now become a part of the story as the crew makes “first contact” during their fateful voyage. read article

WGAW 2019 Officers and Board of Directors Election Results

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Current Writers Guild of America policy regarding agents, agencies, and TV series packaging were backed by a solid 77% of the voters in this year’s election. Solidarity! for the win.  Here’s the Guild’s official announcement.

The Writers Guild of America West today announced the results of its 2019 Officers and Board of Directors election. read article

That Time Miyazaki, Brad Bird, and Ray Bradbury Made a Movie

So tell us, know-it-alls (you know who you are) did you know this?

Memo to selves: Great talent does not necessarily a great project – or even a so-so collaboration – make.

Found at The Royal Ocean Film Society’s YouTube channel