Finally, the WGA strike has come to an end and writers are going to be elated about the new agreement. So what does this new agreement entail and how will it affect the future of Hollywood?

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss:

The terms of the WGA contract

Scheduled minimum raises for writers

How feature writers will benefit 

What literary material is and how it affects scripts written by A.I.

Using A.I. with open disclosures

Why writing may be one of the hardest roles in the entertainment industry

Why we like minimum room sizes

The potential for a spec boom

Why original spec screenplays are coming back in fashion

Advice for younger writers


Memorable Quotes

“We’re not saying A.I. is the devil.” [6:49]

“Your biggest job as a screenwriter is making identifiable character motivations.” [9:24]

“Characters stop acting like you expect them to act. And then it bothers you as an audience.” [11:08]

“The job of the WGA is to protect its writers.” [13:31]



Resources
A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Your Spec Screenplay


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