In America, as I type, the writers for major studios are on strike (pictured right) because they are not receiving royalties for the shows and films that they write.A novelist receives royalties for his novels, a musician receives royalties for his lyrics, so why shouldn't a screenwriter receive royalities for his scripts?
Many actors have supported the writers in their strike, which has led to some impressive campaign videos, such as this one featuring the cast of Ugly Betty:
It made me realise that videos are such great campaign tools and something that we don't use enough of in the Guild. I'm therefore gonna start keeping my camcorder by my side wherever I go. Fade out...
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