Act structure of single-cam sitcoms 📺✏️
Our TV Format Fundamentals articles dive into the evolution and act structure of various TV formats, using examples from current and classic television series. Learn more: https://www.wgfoundation.org/tv-format-fundamentals
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Join us tomorrow for WGF Library Office Hours at 11am PT!
This time, our virtual coworking session is a writing exercise potluck. Please bring a favorite writing exercise to share with the group!
Learn more and RSVP here: www.wgfoundation.org/events/all/2026/4/21/wgf...
In case you missed it, Inside the Writers Room with the 98th Academy Awards is now available to watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/giLlR7iGYUs?si=Bp-bixxhOyQXT-08
Tune in to hear how the team crafts the jokes, sketches, and monologue for Hollywood’s biggest night for film.
Our next virtual coworking session will be on Tuesday, April 14 at 11am PT!
At next week's WGF Library Office Hours, we'll be joined by Oscar-winning writer Tom Schulman (Dead Poets Society), who will talk about outlining.
RSVP: www.wgfoundation.org/events/all/2...
Tonight! RSVP to join us: www.wgfoundation.org/events/all/2...
Hangout with us at Lawless Brewing this Saturday!
Learn more and register at www.wgfoundation.org/events/all/2026/4/11/wgf...
Join us tomorrow at 11am PT for WGF Library Office Hours!
Screenwriter & WGF Board Member Robert Nelson Jacobs will join us for a conversation on strategies to get unstuck when you’re working on the middle of your script.
RSVP here: https://ow.ly/J9Gx50YEGK9
Act structure of multi-cam sitcoms 📺✏️
Our TV Format Fundamentals articles dive into the evolution and act structure of various TV formats, using examples from current and classic television series. Learn more here: www.wgfoundation.org/blog/2021/10/12/multi-ca...
On April 8, we're going Inside the Writers Room with the 98th Academy Awards! Learn more and RSVP here: https://ow.ly/lg7t50YBtlq
We're hosting virtual library hours on Tuesday, 3/10!
Join us on Zoom to write quietly, chat with fellow patrons, and ask our Library team any questions. The session starts at 11am PT.
Reserve your spot today: www.wgfoundation.org/wgf-library-...
Act structure of episodic dramas 📺✏️
Our TV Format Fundamentals articles dive into the evolution and act structure of various TV formats, using examples from current and classic television series.
Learn more here: https://www.wgfoundation.org/tv-format-fundamentals
This February, we're celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with some scripts from Black television legends past and present. These projects are available to read at the WGF Library in Los Angeles RIGHT NOW!
We are so excited to continue our collaboration with the Writers Guild Foundation in 2026! We are so fortunate to get to shine a spotlight on the screenplays, teleplays, and script materials in their Library and Archive.
This event is sold out, but we will have a first come, first serve stand-by line starting 30 minutes before doors open. You can learn more at www.wgfoundation.org/events/all/2...
Beyond Words 2026 is tomorrow! We are thrilled to have these incredible Writers Guild Award-nominated panelists join us for an evening of insightful conversation and celebration.
The brilliant librarians and staff at the Library and Archive will be able to assist you with all of your screenplay, teleplay and archival needs!
Best of all? The WGF Library and Archive is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with an appointment. Visit www.wgfoundation.org/library-appo... now to schedule some time to visit the wonderful space at 3rd and Fairfax in Los Angeles.
A wonderful evening with @theblcklst.bsky.social! This cohort has great taste!
Amazing list! Thanks for visiting!
Military Vets: It's time to apply! Learn more here: www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the...
Join us as we honor the memory of union member Alex Pretti and stand in solidarity with the people of Minnesota.
Thank you for signing our Wall of Encouragement (and the SINNERS script), Ryan Coogler! We are grateful to have your words in the WGF Library—and our librarians love to point them out to patrons!
Make an appointment to visit the WGF Library at wgfoundation.org/library
I was on the selection committee for this amazing program from @wgfoundation.bsky.social. Like last year, it was next to impossible to choose from so many inspiring applicants, but the 2026 class looks like a wonderful group!
Let's goooooooooo
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 class of the Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program. Congratulations to the 18 candidates selected! Thanks for helping us share the news, Deadline: deadline.com/2026/01/writers-guild-fo...
So awesome!
"Write your spec! Anything can happen."
Thanks for keeping us motivated and inspired, Alex Convery! Make an appointment to read AIR at the WGF Library at wgfoundation.org/library.
#wgfwwow #screenwriting #writingadvice #airmovie
Tickets are now available for Beyond Words 2026, our annual event highlighting this year's Writers Guild Awards screenplay nominees, in partnership with the @wgawest.bsky.social and @deadline.com!
Learn more and reserve your tickets here: ow.ly/SHKP50XVM2k
Next Wednesday at 10am PT, please join us as WGF Librarians breakdown the HAMNET script w/ writer/director Chloé Zhao and writer Maggie O'Farrell!
RSVP: ow.ly/uPjJ50XT7ei