Who's On The Line

My friend Peter Hyoguchi (whose surname I borrowed when creating Dr. James Hyoguchi for my trilogy) has made an excellent short documentary on the WGA strike, and if you have a few minutes it's well worth the watch, as it presents a side of screenwriters that many don't get the chance to see.

And on the topic of Peter Hyoguchi, allow me to recommend both his award-winning feature film, First, Last and Deposit, and his Interviewing Hollywood website where he puts the questions to a variety of interesting writers, actors and directors. 

Comments

[Brandon]

Out of curiosity, although on strike, do you all continue to write with a goal/purpose in mind or just for fun in hopes that something will come of it down the road?
-Brandon

[Nick Sagan]

Many screenwriters will use this time to write a screenplay "on spec" with the intent of selling it once the strike comes to an end. Others will focus their efforts on novels. And others still will put all writing aside and just work other jobs to support their families until it's over.

[Audrey Harper]

Thanks for sharing that.

How long do you think the strike could last?