John August

Sidecast

Sidecast: What’s in the Deal

Episode - SC34

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Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

John, Drew and Megana read through the details of the WGA’s Tentative Agreement to see what was initially proposed and what was ultimately won.

Links:

* [WGA Tentative Agreement Summary](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/WGAContract/files/WGA-Negotiations-Tentative-Agreement.pdf)
* [2023 MBA Tentative Agreement](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/tentative-agreement)
* Megana Rao on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/meganarao)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC34standard.mp3).

Sidecast: There’s a Deal!

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

After 146 days on the picket line, the WGA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. John walks through the very exciting email that was sent out to members, outlining what it means, what happens next, and reflects on how far we’ve come.

Links:

* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [SAG-AFTRA Picket Schedule and Locations](https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/picket-schedule-locations)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC33standard.mp3).

Sidecast: Writers Who Read

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike

John and Drew talk about one of the best things writers can do to keep their skills sharp during the strike: reading.

They discuss where to find scripts, what you can learn from other people’s writing, and what they’ve been working on while pencils are down.

Links:

* [Weekend Read 2](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read-2/id1534798355) on the App Store
* [Scriptslug.com](https://www.scriptslug.com/)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC32standard.mp3).

Sidecast: NYC Picketing

Scriptnotes, Sidecast, WGA

Live from New York, John talks with writers and actors about the differences between LA and NYC pickets, anxiety, and how joy can be a form of protest.

Featuring Christopher Kyle and Wilson Cruz. Big thanks to everyone who talked with us!

Links:

* [East & NY Strike Resources](https://www.wgaeast.org/negotiations/mba-2023/)
* [Writers Guild of America East](https://www.wgaeast.org/)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike Rules FAQ](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules-faq)
* [Picket Schedules and Locations](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations)
* Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations [here at WGAContract2023.org](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt with help from [Cory Reeder](www.coryreeder.com).

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC31standard.mp3).