I can't believe how little the strike is being discussed across social media platforms. I thought for sure this would be a trending situation, but so far, it's not...
I just wanted to say to any WGA writers on here or other aspiring WGA writers, such as myself, that I fully support this strike, and I am hoping and standing alongside you in any way I can to make these changes happen to better the working environment for all.
My goal has always been to be a writer in this industry. As we know, this is a world that's always been hard to get into, and nowadays, it's feeling harder than ever. The pandemic, along with all the other things out of people's control, and now this strike, continues to bring people to a place of needing extreme patience. It's hard. I'm feeling it all today, and it's breaking my heart. As hard as it is for someone like me who hasn't made it into a career yet, I can only imagine how hard it is for those with one.
I am sending you all good vibes and hugs. We need you guys, and we support you! I hope to join you all one day as a fellow writer, and I hope all this strike stands for is achieved.
Let's support the WGA Strike in any way we can. Getting enough people to cancel their streaming subscriptions could go a long way alongside the strike. We need this to change.
How are you feeling? What are you doing to support the strike?
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Just for you to have an idea. A telenovela in Brazil lasts an average of 120 to 200 chapters, the children's and youth telenovela that will air on the 8th on SBT on open TV and on Prime Video will last on average about 300 chapters. Each telenovela has a main screenwriter and 5 authors who collaborate on the text. Everyone writes the chapters together every day, and the lead writer sets the tone for the story. Because the team has to deliver 1 block of chapters to the network every week, that is, every week you have to deliver 6 or 7 chapters. The telenovela in Brazil airs from Monday to Saturday in prime time. So the remuneration has to be very good.
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It's on insta and twitter, and in a few spots here, but not many. It's definitely smart for everyone in the industry no matter what your role or aspiring role to be talking and supporting.
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Interesting, Adelmo Carneiro Lessa ...what's the TV writer income over there, say compared to the national average?
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Huge kudos to you, Dustin, for a very heartwarming and passionate plea. I also agree and stand with the WGA. This is the ugly side of the business currently on display, which appears to always comes down to $$$$$$, doesn't it? My guess for why this issue isn't garnering more media support is because this tragic story is competing with countless other tragic stories-- war in Ukraine, massive employment layoffs, corporate business shutdowns, bank failures, rising inflation, rising crime, failed public education, $60,000 price tags for new cars, $40,000 for used, historic rise in national credit card debt, skyrocketing rent and mortgage increases, home foreclosures and on and on and on...... Hopefully, this strike will be short-lived. I pray for some GOOD NEWS for a change.
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I stand with the WGA too, Dustin Richardson. The strike is being talked about A LOT on Twitter.
I set my scripts to private/removed them from hosting sites/platforms, and all of my streaming subscriptions are gone. I'm not able to picket, but I'm trying to answer writers' questions about the strike, and I'm supporting writers on Twitter. I even tweeted a strike sign idea for writers: "I'll be back... when they pay more" (the famous dialogue from "The Terminator").
If you're a pre-WGA writer or a non-writer/a fan, here's a great thread about ways to help WGA writers: https://twitter.com/KellyLynnKrause/status/1653424574363746306
I hope the strike ends soon for the sake of writers and their families.
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Bill Brock I bet the longer this goes on, the more attention it gets. Because with all the shows and movies that'll be halted with no writers, more people will notice. To that effect, time is on the writers' side.
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Dustin, you're doggone right I stand with the WGA!
It's LONG PAST time for Big Media's leaders to understand that movie scripts and TV scripts are the wheels of the car...or the engine of the car (if not the fuel the car needs).
The Bob Igers of the world need that reminder that we wouldn't have "Abbott Elementary" if somebody didn't think "Abbott Elementary" up...let alone type it out.
Thanks for posting...and I'm glad you're here on Stage 32! All the VERY BEST to you!
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As someone who was on the SAG strike lines every day for almost 6 months in 2000, I definitely "stand with" the WGA.
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Kiril Maksimoski It depends a lot on whether it's a full, senior, or junior screenwriter. But, I would say they can earn up to 31 thousand Brazilian reais. Lead screenwriters can earn even more, including through advertising because here in Brazil, brands can incorporate brand content within telenovelas. Which can reach 600 thousand Brazilian reais or more, but these values have never been confirmed.
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Absolutely agree! Stage 32 is in full support and compliance with the WGA strike. We encourage you to use this time to learn, connect, and move your work forward! To understand what’s happening with the strike, check out this vlog from Stage 32 CEO RB Botto –> https://www.stage32.com/blog/what-lies-ahead-with-the-potential-writers-strike-3317
To read Stage 32’s statement on the WGA strike, click here --> https://www.stage32.com/strike
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Sorry that happened, Chris Greenaway. I don't stand with anyone who does those things, but everyone in those unions aren't like that. I stand with the writers, actors, producers, etc. who are trying to make sure they (and future creatives and professionals) are treated better by studios and companies.
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Thanks Emily! I really appreciated the email that came out from Stage 32 about all this. Helped to lift my spirits. :)
Quote from the email:
"In summary, this is the time to dig in and work twice as hard to get into the best shape possible with feedback, improving your craft, and building your relationships so that you’re making progress on your goals every day. This is not a time to make excuses, this is the time to prepare yourself for the opportunities that will be plentiful once the strike comes to a close!"