#VinylCollection #NowPlaying #RandomChoice #WillieNelson #PanchoAndLeft #TitleTrack #NineteenEightyTwo #Vintage #EpicRecords #WrittenBy by #TownesVanZandt I #Discovered this #Song very late in life but it’s become a #TopTrack of #AllTime for me #Merlehaggard @willienelsonmusic.bsky.social

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tonight's #book #cover is from my absolute favorite book, #thehitchhikersguidetothegalaxy #writtenby #douglasadams @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social hope you guys like this #writersky #authorsky #booksky #booktok #scifi #sciencefiction #comedy #coverart #writer #author #commissionsopen

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...

Oh What Fun This Writer Is Having From corporate attorney to screenwriter of the new holiday film Oh. What. Fun. Chandler Baker enjoys the ride.

“I was so proud that I had made it into the WGAW and that I was going to be a paid screenwriter.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

Oh What Fun This Writer Is Having From corporate attorney to screenwriter of the new holiday film Oh. What. Fun. Chandler Baker enjoys the ride.

"I was so proud that I had made it into the WGAW and that I was going to be a paid screenwriter." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

New Music Albums: WRITTEN BY (Ronnie D'Addario) Ronnie D'Addario's 13-track collection WRITTEN BY has been released by Omnivore Recordings

Ronnie D'Addario's 13-track collection WRITTEN BY has been released by Omnivore Recordings

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#music #newmusic #rock #writtenby #ronniedaddario

Have a Wonderful Watch Party…and Bring a Toy! Member holiday party to include a screening of It’s a Wonderful Life and a toy drive.

"We're working with different organizations who already have a base of children visiting to open up those Toy Loan Centers and provide children-regardless of their income-access to toys." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...

The 2025 WGAW Craft Conference: Practical, Personal, Spiritual Gathering at the Preserve LA celebrates the craft of screenwriting, offers opportunities to learn from great writers, and fosters camaraderie.

"Once we surrender truly, there is a bigger force out there that’s going to help you write your story." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

Death by Lightning Probes the Heart of a President and Mind of an Assassin Writer and creator Mike Makowsky revisits a forgotten chapter of history and learns a lesson for today’s politics.

"I do think that a lot of the driving factors that impelled a madman like Guiteau to pick up arms and assassinate a political leader are eerily similar to some of these crazy people today." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #Writtenby

Navigating Through Tough Times Showrunner Katie O’Brien advises writers on how to get through industry contraction.

"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...

Screenwriter Coffee Talk Helps Writers Build Bonds From how to prepare for OWAs to dealing with free work, screenwriters offer peer advice over pastries.

“In a time where there’s so much strain and so much difficulty for anybody working in the film industry, having glimmers of hope is really fundamental to our mental survival, and the Coffee Talks have wound up being this sweet space for that to happen.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

Write for Fright M3GAN, Alien: Earth, and Hannibal writers discuss their techniques for creating fear on the page.

"I start thinking, what word haven’t I used yet for this emotion? I don’t think I’m writing things that are scary on the page; I am building something that will be scary on screen.” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

Taking It to the Streets WGAW members turn out in force at multiple No Kings rallies across L.A.

"This is about our fundamental right as human beings to disagree with those in power." www.writtenby.com/guild-indust... #Writtenby

Moving Up From the Mid-Level Mapping your way out of the mire, breaking up with your rep, and other takeaways from the Guild’s new Mid-Level Training Program.

“When you are at mid-level, it’s great to start thinking more about what do you want your career to look like? What kind of showrunner or boss do you want to be?” #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

Power in Pairs? Are two heads better than one? Josh Campbell and Matt Stuecken explain what makes their partnership work.

"We rarely, if ever, suffer from writer’s block because the partnership provides a built-in help line." #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.

"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...

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.

"Ask a Screenwriter came through right when I was probably at full panic, and it was perfect." www.writtenby.com/career-craft... #Writtenby

Robert Eisele Embraces His Senior Moment Film written by Paul Selvin Award honoree tells an unlikely underdog tale.

"Can you still get up there and create something of value and depth, and humor? If you can, you should have that opportunity." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

More Than a Safety Net Guild's Financial wellness panel highlights how writers are finding more than emergency financial support at the Entertainment Community Fund.

"We are navigating really uncharted territory, and it can be really hard to reach out for help or to realize that this may be a moment that you need to engage in asking for here. If you are in that moment, we really want you to know we’re here." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...

How to Stay Motivated When Jobs Are Scarce Red Sonja writer and Act Two Podcast host Tasha Huo advises writers on how to keep going in challenging times.

"The beauty of being a writer is that you can write yourself into a new phase of your career or a new job. Studios are genuinely excited about new ideas, even if we love to complain about how they don’t make them." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/member-voice...

Guild Cracks Down on “Freelance” Writing Abuse Hawaii 5-0, MacGyver, SEAL Team and other series writers get paid.

"With the Guild, you’re never completely powerless." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/guild-indust...

Are Specs Worth Your Time? Feature writer Daniel Kunka sees them as essential calling cards for writers.

"In the end, feature writers write movies. And yes, it’s great to be paid up front to do the job, but you are in control of a spec script. It is the ultimate gamble on yourself...In my experience the benefit of writing a spec far outweighs the negative." #Writtenby www.writtenby.com/career-craft...

How Lust Kills The Warrior stood with spear in hand, staring at the large black gate of the white palace. The clouds invoked darkness upon the land. A lifeless soil lay beneath his boots; the air was silent and holl...

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Dear Therapist, I love you. I've loved you since our first session. How warm you made me feel;How open I could be with you. You caressed my cranium so casually.It's like you knew what I really wanted. You opened up t...

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I Won't Cheer as You Burn A letter to the first prodigal son...

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A Voice Do you really deserve better? Or, are you listening to the devil?

It’s been a while since I’ve interacted on this page, but let’s revisit a few, shall we?

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