AMPTP.com Spoof Site By Guild Members
Like all great satire, perhaps a truer online face of the AMPTP, brought to you by Michael Coulton and John Aboud.
Prove You're A Writer
WGAE member Richard Vetere recounts an incident where his Writers Guild membership card saved the day.
Living the Romantic Comedy
In which Billy Mernit, author of "Writing the Romantic Comedy" explores: the delights and frustrations of romance (funny or not) as portrayed in the movies and experienced in so-called real life, foibles of the writing craft, and other topics apropos.
Same Day, Different Uniform
A writer and former naval officer navigates two very different worlds. By Charles Evered.
How and When I Write: Noah Baumbach
Noah Baumbach finds time to be the best motivation for writing. Especially when it's running out.
How and When I Write: Jerome Coopersmith
In writing scripts and plays, Jerome Coopersmith has discovered that he is not a self-starter.
How and When I Write: Horton Foote
Everyone knows the axiom that old habits die hard. Horton Foote has tried other ways but they just don't work when it comes to how and when he writes.
How and When I Write: Susan Kim
When Susan Kim went to visit a friend in New York, a woman opened the door wearing lipstick, jewelry, and what seemed a fortune�s worth of chiffon, harem pants, and embroidered silk slippers.� She was, the woman said, airily waving her hand, "just writing."
How and When I Write: Eleanor Labine Mancusi
While it is true that writers may breathe life into stories that dissolve the glass wall between them and their audience, it is also true that the characters we create can breathe stories into our lives. For Eleanor Mancusi, that means being ready to take a character's dictation truthfully, and in time to make her next flight.
How and When I Write: Sara Lukinson
"Find your own voice," is the only advice Sara Lukinson considers worth following. The trick is discovering the best way to do just that.
How and When I Write: John Markus
According to John Markus, dialogue is to scriptwriting as saucing the meat is to barbecuing. Though it's done during the final stages, it is essential to a tender and tasty script.
61st Annual Writers Guild Awards
VOTE ONLINE! Current members in good standing can determine the nominees and winners of Writers Guild Awards in the following categories: Outstanding Achievement in Writing for a Dramatic Series, Outstanding Achievement for Writing in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Achievement in Writing for a New Series. For more information on voting, entering the Videogame Writing and Documentary Screenplay categories, and on the WGA Awards, click more>
LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lowell Peterson joins the Writers Guild of America, East as Executive Director. Read WGAE President Michael Winship’s letter announcing Lowell ’s arrival. more>
WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>
WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>
CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP
Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>