How WGAW is Continuing to Help Its Members During Covid-19

Speaking of the pandemic, looks like the Writers Guild of America West is on the job. Do I sound facetious? If so, I apologize. As far as I can see the two articles below are very helpful services indeed.

When It Comes to Writing Left Behind, Just Say No

In the fall of 2018, the WGAW launched an outreach and social media #NoWritingLeftBehind campaign to educate members on what to do when asked to leave written materials behind after a pitch meeting. The answer remains simple, then and now: Don’t do it. read article

WGA on Dealing with Anxiety in the Time of Covid-19

Worthwhile viewing for all of us, whether or not we’re pro writers, or, for that matter, readers or even non-readers, actually:

Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19

In partnership with the Writers Guilds of America West and East, Hollywood, Health & Society is set to present a series of panel discussions—all hosted via Zoom—exploring a variety of topics related to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of these discussions is to provide information and access to experts in the public health field for your personal lives and the projects you may be working on. read article