The Value of Joining the Writers Guild of America

I became a current member in my 50s. I wish I had joined sooner.

The quest for WGA (Writers Guild of America) membership is not for the faint of heart. It requires true dedication to your craft and even more persistence. That said, I have a few questions to ask you:

1. Would you like free healthcare with one of the top plans in the country?

2. Would you like to write for a living and earn a pension doing so?

3. Would you like to have a minimum financial threshold for which to write, with a union to back up your earnings?

4. Would you like to vote for awards?

5. Would you like to receive free screeners for film and television, as well as invitations to screenings, parties, seminars, and other exclusive member events?

6. Would you like access to an exclusive portal listing open television staff writing positions, screenwriting assignments from major production companies, and other professional opportunities?

7. Are workplace protections meaningful to you? What about being treated fairly for residuals?

If the answer to even one of the above questions is “yes,” it’s time to get to work with this invaluable new goal in…