Backing Our Key Allies in Congress

It’s your PAC, your power.

Today, the WGAW PAC releases its first round of federal endorsements for the 2020 elections, accompanying our PAC’s support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket. Each election cycle, the WGAW PAC Board, appointed by the Board of Directors, evaluates candidates to endorse based on a combination of their records in Congress and responses to the candidate questionnaire. Read more >>

Ask a Mentor: The Adult in the Room

What do older writers need to know about trying to get back into the business?

It’s a familiar tale. A talented, young writer has some early success, sells a few scripts, but takes a detour when they pursue another, perhaps more stable, career. Years later, the writer seeks to reinvigorate the passion of their youth, but is it too late? Mentor Alfredo Septién (Knightfall; Midnight, Texas) lends some words of advice to a fellow member attempting to get back into the game.

Send your questions about the craft, job hunting, your career, or Guild service to Connect (under 100 words, please) with the subject “Mentor,” and we’ll send them to an established screen or TV writer to answer. Questions might be edited for space or clarity and will be published anonymously. Read more >>

Spotlighting Emmy-Nominated Writers, Sublime Primetime 2020 Goes Virtual This Year

Presented by Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild Foundation, in partnership with Variety and Final Draft, Sublime Primetime 2020 is going virtual this year for a super-sized celebration of 2020 (72nd) Emmy-nominated writers, taking place August 25–26.

Hosted live online via Zoom, this annual special event will feature four panels spotlighting writers nominated in four Emmy writing categories over two days: Drama Series & Limited Series, on August 25; and Comedy Series & Variety Series, on August 26.

Writers Guild members: Get your FREE tickets to tune in! Read more >>