What Alien Movies Tell Us About Ourselves
7/17/2026 • Evan Henerson
The writers of the iconic sci-fi films Independence Day, Arrival, Men in Black, and more explain why alien stories have endured throughout cinematic history.
What is the Future of Political Storytelling?
7/2/2026 • Lisa Rosen
As the U.S. prepares for the 250th anniversary of its independence, several Guild writers who have worked on political series and films discuss the challenges and strategies of writing about an American ideal right now, as well as in less-charged times.
Arming to Fight a Multi-Billion Dollar Disaster
6/23/2026 • Louise Farr
Writers mobilize against the Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discover merger.
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