Plus, guidance on the Additional Literary Material credit and special offers for members.
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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

'He Was our Elegant Fist'

Members reflect on TV writer John Bowman’s career and WGAW legacy.

John Bowman, longtime WGAW member and chair of the WGA contract negotiating committee during the 2007–2008 strike, died December 28 at the age of 64. After learning of his death, the media, social and otherwise, was filled with loving tributes from members of the entertainment community he’d worked with over the years, citing his kindness, humor, talent, and mentoring skills. Read more >>

Understanding the Additional Literary Material Credit

Guidance on the recent change to screen credits rules.

Last November, WGA members approved a referendum to the screen credits rules, allowing an Additional Literary Material (ALM) credit for writers who do not otherwise receive credit for WGA-covered writing services on theatrical features. This rule went into effect at the start of this year, giving many writers a new opportunity to be listed in end credits and see their ALM credits listed in major industry databases. Learn more >>

NEW Special Offers from IMDb and LA Times

Members can cash in on these exclusive discounts and more.

Check out our members-only Special Offers & Member Discounts page to find deals on the writing-related subscriptions, services, and products you need to stay productive and informed. New discount codes have been added for the Los Angeles Times and IMDbPro, and updates are made throughout the year. Read more >>

Congrats to 2022 Writers Guild Awards Nominees

And the nominees are...

The Writers Guild of America West congratulates all nominees for the 2022 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in film, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing. Winners will be honored at a virtual awards ceremony on March 20, 2022. See the full list of nominees here >>
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