In today’s digital age, where distractions are just a click away, focusing on writing can be a difficult task. Thankfully, there are numerous distraction-free writing apps available that can help writers stay focused and boost their productivity. Among these apps, iA Writer, Ulysses, FocusWriter, Google Docs, and Obsidian are some of the best options to… Continue reading Best Distraction-Free Writing Apps: iA Writer, Ulysses, FocusWriter, Google Docs, Obsidian
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Striking writers have been in consistent talks with studios for over a week
For the past week, television writers across the nation have been in a stand-off with their respective studios over unfair labor practices. Writers have been pushing for a new contract that would increase pay, better health benefits, and more rights for the hundreds of writers across the country who work on these TV shows. In… Continue reading Striking writers have been in consistent talks with studios for over a week
Substack now lets you follow writers before subscribing to them
The writing platform known as Substack has recently announced a new feature that is bound to be a game-changer for subscribers and writers alike. Introducing the ability to follow writers before subscribing to them, Substack has made it easier for new users to stay informed on the work of their favorite writers. Substack has become… Continue reading Substack now lets you follow writers before subscribing to them
The Emmy Awards are officially delayed because of the writers and actors strikes
The annual Emmy Awards were officially delayed until mid-August due to the writers and actors strikes in Hollywood. The awards ceremony, which is usually held in early September, was moved back two weeks to August 25th after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) failed to reach an agreement with… Continue reading The Emmy Awards are officially delayed because of the writers and actors strikes
Striking writers met with Hollywood studios for the first time in months
For months, a major disconnect has appeared to exist between the Hollywood studios and the striking writers, paralyzing the entertainment industry and leaving the entire creative workforce in limbo. However, this week, the two sides finally came to the negotiating table for the first time in months and held their first set of face-to-face talks… Continue reading Striking writers met with Hollywood studios for the first time in months
Steve Jobs’ son launches a fund, NASA debuts a streaming service, and writers protest a proposed surveillance law
The tech world has been buzzing with news of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs’ son, Reed Jobs, launching a fund to invest in technology and green energy companies, NASA’s debut of a streaming service to the public, and the ongoing protest against a proposed surveillance law from writers and civil rights groups. Reed Jobs,… Continue reading Steve Jobs’ son launches a fund, NASA debuts a streaming service, and writers protest a proposed surveillance law
The WGA and the AMPTP are having their first meeting since the writing strike began
It has been an arduous road since the Writers Guild of America (WGA) declared a strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on November 5th, 2007. As of today, the two sides have finally come together for their first meeting since the strike began. Tensions did not subside until the WGA… Continue reading The WGA and the AMPTP are having their first meeting since the writing strike began
WGA Members Pledge to Fight for Unionizing Animation Writers
Animation writers play an integral part in creating memorable cartoon shows and films. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is now looking to expand its membership base to include these often overlooked artists. In a major announcement, the WGA recently declared their intention to fight for the right of animation writers to unionize. This move… Continue reading WGA Members Pledge to Fight for Unionizing Animation Writers
Fan fiction writers rally fandoms against KOSA, the bill purporting to protect kids online
In the ongoing battle to protect kids from potential online dangers, a new bill drawing the attention of fan fiction writers has been proposed: KOSA, the Kids Online Safety Act. The bill was created to give parents and guardians the power to control what kinds of content their children can access online. While many parents… Continue reading Fan fiction writers rally fandoms against KOSA, the bill purporting to protect kids online
General Hospital is using scab writers, and it’s complicated
In a surprise move, California’s General Hospital soap opera is turning to scab writers to work the scripts for upcoming episodes. This has led to a complicated web of issues and will no doubt have a seismic effect on the soap opera industry. The decision to move to scab writers—known commonly as ‘scabbing’ —comes in… Continue reading General Hospital is using scab writers, and it’s complicated