"With the Guild, you’re never completely powerless." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...
Guild Cracks Down on “Freelance” Writing Abuse
Hawaii 5-0, MacGyver, SEAL Team and other series writers get paid.
www.writtenby.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"With the Guild, you’re never completely powerless." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...
"This is about our fundamental right as human beings to disagree with those in power." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #Writtenby
Taking It to the Streets
WGAW members turn out in force at multiple No Kings rallies across L.A.
www.writtenby.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"This is about our fundamental right as human beings to disagree with those in power." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #Writtenby
"Write. Write. Write. I don’t care what you write, but you must write and generate new material. Constantly." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
Navigating Through Tough Times
Showrunner Katie O’Brien advises writers on how to get through industry contraction.
www.writtenby.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"Write. Write. Write. I don’t care what you write, but you must write and generate new material. Constantly." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
"We wanted to consider the moral as well as practical components of being on a writing staff." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
Guild Launches TV Leadership Training Program
WGAW members applaud opportunity to gain insight on room management.
www.writtenby.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"We wanted to consider the moral as well as practical components of being on a writing staff." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
“If productions are not shooting locally, it’s harder to get writers to set, and you’re not learning the craft of producing and writing toward a budget." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...
A Victory for Production in California
Guild PAC members, leaders laud the increase in state tax credit.
www.writtenby.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“If productions are not shooting locally, it’s harder to get writers to set, and you’re not learning the craft of producing and writing toward a budget." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...
"It’s a time-saver and an environmentally friendly way to do things, and anything that can make our lives easier is better." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
Direct Deposit of Residuals is Here
WGAW writers embrace the hassle-free benefits.
www.writtenby.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"It’s a time-saver and an environmentally friendly way to do things, and anything that can make our lives easier is better." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
"Let’s rattle the cages, let’s hear some outrageous solutions. I like the pitches that make the other writers nervous." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
How Do I Make My Writers’ Room Ideas Stick?
Showrunner Aaron Ginsburg encourages boldness and generosity.
www.writtenby.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"Let’s rattle the cages, let’s hear some outrageous solutions. I like the pitches that make the other writers nervous." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
"As an upper-level writer, I’ve gotten into the habit of telling writers I meet, and like, to stay in touch. I give them my email. You’d be surprised how often they don’t follow up." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
How Do I “Keep in Touch”?
If a door opens, walk through it, says Sal Calleros.
www.writtenby.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"As an upper-level writer, I’ve gotten into the habit of telling writers I meet, and like, to stay in touch. I give them my email. You’d be surprised how often they don’t follow up." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
"Having that network of peers who are at the same level as you is hugely valuable, and it was something I didn’t anticipate until I got to Staff Writer Boot Camp." #Writtenby vist.ly/5jz37
What I Learned in TV Staff Writer Boot Camp
Alums reflect on valuable lessons from the popular, long-running WGAW program.
www.writtenby.com
September 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
"Having that network of peers who are at the same level as you is hugely valuable, and it was something I didn’t anticipate until I got to Staff Writer Boot Camp." #Writtenby vist.ly/5jz37
"If you went by fan comments, your two lead actors—if they are a guy and a girl—would be together and having children together, and the audience thinks they want that, but they don’t really want that." #Writtenby vist.ly/5girh
August 29, 2026 at 12:26 AM
"If you went by fan comments, your two lead actors—if they are a guy and a girl—would be together and having children together, and the audience thinks they want that, but they don’t really want that." #Writtenby vist.ly/5girh
"I feel like the more specific you can be, the more universal something becomes." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
Found in Translation
Writers look for nuance in multilingual writing.
www.writtenby.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:08 PM
"I feel like the more specific you can be, the more universal something becomes." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
Calling all of our #Writtenby readers: we want to hear from you! Take our brief survey to help us create a better Written by experience: www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9XF68V?fb...
July 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Calling all of our #Writtenby readers: we want to hear from you! Take our brief survey to help us create a better Written by experience: www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9XF68V?fb...
"We’ve seen the production assistants on the set. It’s not like they’re invisible, although I’m sure sometimes they feel like they are." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #Writtenby
Production Assistants Fight for a Union
In a national organizing effort, PAs seek better wages, health benefits, and respect.
www.writtenby.com
June 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
"We’ve seen the production assistants on the set. It’s not like they’re invisible, although I’m sure sometimes they feel like they are." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #Writtenby
"We pulled off impossible feats together, and we want to make sure we keep those bonds, continue that community, and build off that momentum." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #WrittenBy
Captains at the Ready
WGAW member leaders gather for largest captains meeting since the strike.
www.writtenby.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:21 PM
"We pulled off impossible feats together, and we want to make sure we keep those bonds, continue that community, and build off that momentum." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #WrittenBy
"If you have one really great script that's undeniable and really shows you that your voice is unique, that's what you truly need." #Writtenby vist.ly/5cxna
A Look Inside Three Writers’ Rooms
Showrunners from three series share experiences, tips during the Writers Guild Foundation’s 2026 festival.
www.writtenby.com
July 30, 2026 at 2:39 AM
"If you have one really great script that's undeniable and really shows you that your voice is unique, that's what you truly need." #Writtenby vist.ly/5cxna
"Some of the very best moments that came our way on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul were group efforts. When it’s really working well, you don’t remember who came up with what, you just feel this shared sense of accomplishment." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #WrittenBy
A Career Spent Breaking Good
Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Creator Vince Gilligan to receive 2025 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for television writing achievement.
www.writtenby.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"Some of the very best moments that came our way on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul were group efforts. When it’s really working well, you don’t remember who came up with what, you just feel this shared sense of accomplishment." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #WrittenBy
“Give yourself time—and pencils—to name all the challenges that are competing for your emotional and mental energy.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/member-voice...
Succeed With Calm
Taking charge of your internal state is a smart career move.
www.writtenby.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM
“Give yourself time—and pencils—to name all the challenges that are competing for your emotional and mental energy.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/member-voice...
"I was keenly aware of this rising of feminine power. It was obvious in our world around us that this was happening and creating a backlash." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #Wicked #AgathaAllAlong #WizardsBeyondWaverlyPlace #WrittenBy
The Year Hollywood Rewrote the Witch
New witch-centered stories investigate elements of empowerment.
www.writtenby.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:44 PM
"I was keenly aware of this rising of feminine power. It was obvious in our world around us that this was happening and creating a backlash." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #Wicked #AgathaAllAlong #WizardsBeyondWaverlyPlace #WrittenBy
"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.
www.writtenby.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"Ask a Screenwriter came through right when I was probably at full panic, and it was perfect." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #Writtenby
"It's scary to believe in yourself and believe that you can contribute more than just the thing that the world wants you to be." #Writtenby vist.ly/5dva9
This Writer Has Some Notes
From Transparent to The Boroughs writer-musician Yona Speidel plays on.
www.writtenby.com
August 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
"It's scary to believe in yourself and believe that you can contribute more than just the thing that the world wants you to be." #Writtenby vist.ly/5dva9
"It doesn’t have to look good because that’s not the point of it; it’s about allowing your body to give you the clues as to what your story might be about.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
Using Art to Write
WGAW members draw on drawing—and collaging, doodling, photography and dancing—to enliven their work.
www.writtenby.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"It doesn’t have to look good because that’s not the point of it; it’s about allowing your body to give you the clues as to what your story might be about.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
"When I’m done with the pitch, I’m immediately pulling out my pages and checking and dotting the things that worked and didn’t to rework it." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
Nobody Hates Pitching Tips
Everybody Still Hates Chris’s Sanjay Shah shares his go-tos.
www.writtenby.com
December 4, 2024 at 1:14 AM
"When I’m done with the pitch, I’m immediately pulling out my pages and checking and dotting the things that worked and didn’t to rework it." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #WrittenBy
“The survival rates from first year staff writer to co-producer seemed very low, so we wanted to create a triage program that gets people the information they need, right when they need it.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...
Staff Writer Boot Camp Gets First-Timers Ready for the Trenches
Co-Founders Glen Mazzara and Kyle Harimoto preview valuable tips of the trade in store for the 10th annual edition.
www.writtenby.com
July 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
“The survival rates from first year staff writer to co-producer seemed very low, so we wanted to create a triage program that gets people the information they need, right when they need it.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...