Scare yourself every now and then
“Being uncomfortable is good, sometimes" blogs Jill Lorie Hurst in Write On. (I promise this isn’t just an excuse to post cute pictures of dogs and children—read on…)
Traditions You Eat and Traditions You Watch
In her latest blog, Jill Lorie Hurst writes “We all, young and old, want something we can count on every day… Soap opera might be transitioning but it has to survive somehow. It’s part of our American storytelling tradition.”
Jill Lorie Hurst Goes Unplugged
“Being too plugged in would have distracted me from my favorite hobbies—eavesdropping, talking to strangers, perusing restaurant menus and looking into apartment windows” Hurst blogs in Write On.
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Watch OnWriting ONLINE Webisode 2: On Character
Oscar®-nominated writer/directors Terry George and Tony Gilroy continue their dialogue as the conversation delves into the most enduring element in any form of great writing – character.
2011 MBA Summary and Signatory Application Now Online
Read a summary of the 2011 MBA.
A company intending to employ, option or purchase literary material must be signatory prior to entering into an agreement with a Writer. Find the application to the newly ratified 2011 MBA here.
Our Writing Room is Open to You
Did you know that Guild members can reserve writing space at our office? Our Writing Room provides a quiet cellphone-free space, desks and internet connections. Reservations start at 9:30AM and are first come first served. To book your time contact nponzini@wgaeast.org. Council Member Susan Kim blogged the details.
News
Victory for Lion TV Writers, Producers and Researchers
Lion TV executives have agreed to recognize their employees’ vote to be represented by the WGAE. We expect to begin negotiations soon with this non-fiction basic cable production company, which makes shows such as Cash Cab, History Detectives and America Revealed.
Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New MBA Contract
Affected members of the WGAE and WGAW have ratified a new three-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Gains made in the contract include significant increases in contributions to the Writers Guild pension plan, increased reuse payments in Pay TV, and increased minimums. Read press release.
Statement on ABC's announced cancellation of "All My Children" and "One Life To Live":
The Writers Guild of America, East issued this statement on ABC's announced cancellation of "All My Children" and "One Life To Live":
"The WGAE is deeply disappointed by ABC's announcement that both "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" will cease production. These groundbreaking shows have provided entertainment and enlightenment to millions of viewers, and have provided good employment to dozens of talented, dedicated writers. We urge the company to reconsider."
Nominations for Council
The Annual Meeting and election of Council Members, including the offices of President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, will be held Thursday, September 15 2011. Read more about the nomination process and meeting. Nominations are due May 12 2011; please download the form. You may also email nominations to ROlerich@wgeast.org. Emails must include your name and writer ID number.
