Four Things Writers And Their Reps Should Do Now That The WGA Strike Is Resolved

The WGA strike is over! But the negotiation is only just beginning for writers as they enter negotiations with studios over new shows and films, utilizing the “wins” of a stronger starting point in the new and improved WGA agreement. Those in the industry appreciate that scale is just that – the bare minimum. Therefore, writers and their representatives need to balance their stature in negotiating improvements and the best deal possible for them. It is taking the “we” within the WGA fight to another place entirely: to the my-next-deal-better-be-better-kind-of perspective.

While one must study and familiarize themselves with the intricate increases and modifications to the WGA agreement, there are some necessary conceptual understandings that writers and their reps (agents, lawyers, managers, etc.) should adopt as they start to advocate for the singular writer making the deal. Here are the four things writers and reps should address now that the WGA strike has resolved: