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Posts by Writers Guild of America West

New York Times headline: Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount Deal for Warner Bros.

New York Times headline: Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount Deal for Warner Bros.

Join WGA leadership and thousands of industry professionals by signing the Open Letter opposing the Paramount-WBD merger. 

blockthemerger.com/openletter#s...

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Tentative agreement reached

Tentative agreement reached

The WGA Negotiating Committee has unanimously approved a tentative agreement w the AMPTP for the 2026 MBA. This deal protects writers’ health plan & puts it on a sustainable path, builds on gains from 2023 & helps address free work challenges. Members will receive more info in coming days #WGAStrong

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Congratulations to legendary screenwriter and director James Cameron who is set to receive WGAW’s 2026 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement!

Tune in to the #WritersGuildAwards LIVE on March 8 at 2:00 PM PT via our YouTube channel.

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Writers Guild members holding picket sign on the sidewalk and smiling.

Writers Guild members holding picket sign on the sidewalk and smiling.

Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA members standing on a sidewalk holding picket signs and smiling.

Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA members standing on a sidewalk holding picket signs and smiling.

Today, writers joined Kaiser healthcare workers as they fight for a fair contract including AI protections. #WGAStrong

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Congratulations to the recipient of our 2026 Paul Selvin Award, Mstyslav Chernov! This award is given to a member(s) whose script best embodies the spirit of the constitutional and civil rights and liberties that are indispensable to the survival of free writers everywhere. #WritersGuildAwards

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Succeed With Calm Taking charge of your internal state is a smart career move.

“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...

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Thank you to Molly Smith Metzler and the writers of #TheRetrievals for having us in their writer's room! #WGAStrong

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The Pitch Meeting From Hell Showrunner Gary Jacobs recalls a lesson learned from a botched opportunity.

“I had obviously insulted this great man. But he was an Emmy-winning writer! Why would he care what some nobody like me thinks?” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

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Today WGAW members joined the National Day of Action rally to stand with their union siblings across the country in condemning violence and the attempts to restrict our First Amendment right to protest. #1u #WGAStrong

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The 2026 #WritersGuildAwards final voting is now open! Members, check your email for voting access.

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Friday, January 30, 1pm PT
National Day of Action Rally at LA City Hall
200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
​** We will meet at the corner of 1st and Spring St.
​**Wear your blue shirt, and bring sunscreen, water, and a charged phone.

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Thursday, January 29, 5pm ET
Vigil for Alex Pretti: Beloved VA Nurse, AFGE Local 3669 member and Community Member
VA NY Harbor Health Care System
423 East 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 US
**Wear your Writers Guild swag and dress warm.

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Join us as we honor the memory of union member Alex Pretti and stand in solidarity with the people of Minnesota.

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His Name is Reo and He Can Spin a Tale 2026 TV Laurel Award Honoree Don Reo reflects on his career.

“For every compliment I ever have received or will receive in my life, I owe thanks to Don Reo for his heart, his mind, and his pen; all of which are mighty, beautiful, and mind-bendingly profound.” #Writtenby #WritersGuildAwards www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...

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2026 Writers Guild Awards Nominees The Writers Guild Awards honor outstanding writing in film, television, streaming, news, radio, and promotional categories.

Congratulations to the 2026 #WritersGuildAwards nominees! Tune in to see who wins at 2:00 PM PT Sunday, March 8 LIVE on YouTube. awards.wga.org/awards/nomin...

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Ep. 424 - Kristen Stewart - The Chronology of Water
Ep. 424 - Kristen Stewart - The Chronology of Water YouTube video by WGA West

In this week's episode, we talk to #KristenStewart about writing, directing, and producing her debut feature film, #TheChronologyofWater. They also discuss the creative choices of adaptation from page to screen, art vs. commerce, and much more. #WGAWPod www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-ZM...

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Screenwriter-director #RianJohnson talks about his strategy when pitching a new project. #KnivesOut #WGAWPod

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Thank you to Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, and the writers of #TheBoroughs for having us in their writer's room! #WGAStrong

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When Writers Talk, Members Listen Amid a profusion of screenwriting podcasts, which ones did writer hosts name as their favorites?

"This is about, in many ways, perseverance. Two writers who are successful in their own right talk about the struggle, and talk about surviving as a professional." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

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WNBA Players Deserve a Higher Salary and Better Working Conditions Last October, WNBA players opted out of their 2020 collective bargaining agreement to demand higher salaries, a more mature revenue share system, better working conditions and improved player benefits...

After months of stalling negotiations, the WNBA and team owners continue to ignore player demands and jeopardize the future of women’s professional basketball. Send an email to WNBA leadership demanding they give WNPA the deal they deserve. #1u actionnetwork.org/letters/wnba...

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Inside the Ring: Boxing in Film & TV
Inside the Ring: Boxing in Film & TV YouTube video by WGA West

Watch the Ring: Boxing in Film & TV panel now on YouTube! Presented by WGAW’s Genre Committee, this virtual event features writers Keenan Coogler, Kurt Sutter, Paul Tamasy, and sports journalist-writer John Schulian in conversation with moderator Yousif Nash. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2av...

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Thank you Joe Port, Joe Wiseman, and the writers of #Ghosts for having us in your writers' room! #WGAStrong

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‘Blossom’ & ‘The Ranch’ Creator Don Reo Set For WGA West’s 2026 Paddy Chayefsky Award The Writers Guild of America West will present its 2026 TV career honor to 'Blossom' creator and 'M*A*S*H' writer-producer Don Reo.

“Don Reo is a living legend — a master of the written word and an inspirational thinker and creator. I am honored to be a part of the acknowledgment of his diverse, hilarious and phenomenal career.” deadline.com/2026/01/blos... #WritersGuildAwards

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Congratulations to Don Reo (Blossom, M*A*S*H*) who is set to Receive WGAW's 2026 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement!

Tune in to the #WritersGuildAwards LIVE on March 8 at 2:00 PM via our YouTube channel.

3 months ago 29 2 0 1
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WGAW members on Saturday at the ICE OUT For Good action in Los Angeles. ✊

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How Do I Break the Ice? Aaron Wiener shares his tips for approaching people you don’t know at WGAW events.

"People love talking about themselves. Let them. Ask follow-ups, encourage them to go deeper, and shape your reactions so they feel heard. Your secret power move is real, old-fashioned curiosity." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

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Ep. 423 - Rian Johnson - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Ep. 423 - Rian Johnson - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery YouTube video by WGA West

In this week's episode, we chat with screenwriter-director #RianJohnson about crafting his latest film, #WakeUpDeadMan: A Knives Out Mystery, his own origin story, the art of the twist, and much more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhpZ... #WGAWPod

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#WickedForGood screenwriters Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox on the art of pitching. #WGAWPod

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The 2026 #WritersGuildAwards preliminary voting is now open! Members, check your email for voting access.

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Ep. 422 - Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox - Wicked: For Good
Ep. 422 - Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox - Wicked: For Good YouTube video by WGA West

In this week’s episode, we talk with screenwriters Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox about collaborating on the hit film #WickedForGood, the creative challenges adapting musicals from stage to screen, and much more. #WGAWPod m.youtube.com/watch?v=0FcN...

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