... here's an announcement of a casting call at CSU tomorrow for a new reality series. I can't be there due to previous plans, but hopefully someone else will be able to show up and let our views be known!

 Hey, all!

I wanted to know what your personal reasons for supporting the WGA strike!. I think that putting a story to some of your usernames would help me get to know you and why you support the strike. I also think that putting a face and a story to this WGA strike would really help to dissuade the myths that this strike is all about Steve Carrell and Tina Fey getting more millions.

I support the strike because my sister and I are filmmakers and screenwriters (we have a blog that details our filmmaking experiences here). We come from a very creative family, in which some of its members are screenwriters, entertainers, and former sports athletes. We feel a great connection to the strike because one day we will reap the benefits of belonging to this union. 

I support the strike because I believe that you should be paid for your work, whether it be manual or creative. 

So neo_for_wgawhat is your story?  Here are the comments to this same question by LJers in wga_supporters

Hello all!

Some of us are planning to boycott our favorite shows to show our solidarity with the writers and crew going through the strike out in LA and NY. I've been into "new" media shows for a while now, and have been watching some pretty funny/cool/interesting webshows online.

I know for some of you, this will be a new experience, but I can promise you this: sitting in front of your compu screen is not that different from sitting in front of your TV set, it just feels a little weird!

So, for all those who were worried about not having anything entertaining to do during the winter break, I've decided to compile some of the web shows that I have come across.

I enjoy some of them...others I'm not fond of, but I've embedded most that I've seen just to create a diverse post for you guys!

I hope you enjoy them!


Feel free to post YOUR favorite webisodes that you might be watching!

So how can Northeast Ohio/Midwest folks show their support for the writers on the East and West coasts? Here's a few ideas, along with a few questions:

1. Two care packages to the writers - one for the WGAW, one for the WGAE. This is one I'll need help with, because I'm not entirely sure what we could include here besides letters of support. Could we ship food? If we did, what could we ship that wouldn't go bad in the time it would take to ship the packages?

2. Letters to the studios, letting them know who we are (the fans) and why we support the WGA. Like I've said before, well-worded letters would be best, and more likely to be read. We can't just cuss them out or threaten to never watch their station again. Giving clear, concise reasons WHY we support them would likely be our best bet.

3. Postcards. Lots and lots of postcards. Once I get the addresses of the studios, I'm actually going to throw this idea out on wga_supporters, as well.

We could use originally designed "We Support the WGA" postcards. Or, to make it more personal, and to really show how far across the country the WGA's support stretches, we go out and buy several copies of every single 'local' postcard we can find. Would it be cool if the studios AND the writers got postcards from Cleveland, Kent, Akron (along with everyone in the Midwest) saying "Cleveland Supports the WGA!" This one wouldn't take much time or money, and with a few people working on it we'll reach a lot of eyes.

Taken from keeni84's journal, this is a little background on the WGA strike.

It's been hinted at since early June, but now it's finally here. 

The WGA (Writer's Guild of America) is on strike. From what I can gather from various sources, the gossip mill and a few friends on the picket lines,  the strike centers around these key issues:

Welcome to neo_for_wga! 

We are excited that you have decided to show solidarity with the Writer's Guild of America, and we can't wait to begin working on our many projects designed to help the strikers get the contract that they deserve!

Even if you are not from Northeast Ohio, you are still welcome here. While most of our activities will take place in Cleveland, we are always up for having carpools and keeping in contact through the internet.

Don't be shy! Share your ideas!