2027 Writers Guild Awards: Date Announced
July 16, 2026The 2027 (79th annual) Writers Guild Awards will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2027.
MoreWGAE Council Election – Call for Nominations
The 2026 nomination period runs through 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Visit the Council Election page for the timeline, call for nominations submission details, candidate information, and directions for the election procedure.
2026 MBA Ratified
The WGA membership has ratified the 2026 MBA, with 90.38% (4,282) voting in favor and 9.62% (456) voting no. See the summary of the 2026 MBA and Contract Changes FAQ for more information on what we gained.
Residuals Direct Deposit is now available
WGA Statement on Paramount’s Decision to Cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Navigating Unemployment
Resources for navigating layoffs & unemployment, from first steps to finding work.
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Pilot Deal Guide & Series Compensation Guide
The latest guides from the Writers’ Deal Hub.
Pilot Deal Guide | Series Compensation Guide
Writers’ Deal Hub
Tools and guides to help you leverage better overscale pay in negotiations with companies.
WGAE Council Election – Call for Nominations
The 2026 nomination period runs through 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Visit the Council Election page for the timeline, call for nominations submission details, candidate information, and directions for the election procedure.
2026 MBA Ratified
The WGA membership has ratified the 2026 MBA, with 90.38% (4,282) voting in favor and 9.62% (456) voting no. See the summary of the 2026 MBA and Contract Changes FAQ for more information on what we gained.
Residuals Direct Deposit is now available
WGA Statement on Paramount’s Decision to Cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Ask a Screenwriter
Your feature-writing advice line.
Learn more & get connected
Navigating Unemployment
Resources for navigating layoffs & unemployment, from first steps to finding work.
Learn More
Pilot Deal Guide & Series Compensation Guide
The latest guides from the Writers’ Deal Hub.
Pilot Deal Guide | Series Compensation Guide
Writers’ Deal Hub
Tools and guides to help you leverage better overscale pay in negotiations with companies.
