Written By, the Magazine of the Writers Guild of America,
Address:west, 7000 W. Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
USA
Contact: Richard Stayton, Editor.
Email Address:
Website: http://www.wga.org
Phone: (323)782-4522
Fax: (323)782-4802
Description of Publication:
80% freelance. Written By, the official magazine of the Writers Guild of America, west, is the premier magazine written by and for America's screen and television writers. The magazine focuses on the craft of screenwriting and offers a unique window into the creative process of Hollywood. We cover all aspects of the entertainment industry from the writer's point of view. Readers include those who are interested in writing, studio executives, agents, independent producers and development executives. We suggest that potential writers study recent issues before sending us queries or manuscripts. We will only accept stories dealing with screen or television writing. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 12.5K. 9 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-6 months after acceptance. Buys worldwide and electronic rights. No reprints. Responds 4-6 weeks. Sample $5 by mail. Subscription $40; $45 Canada; $50 other. Guidelines by mail.
Current Needs: Submit queries and ms accepted with bio, resume and SASE by mail.
welcomes new writers
Pay: Feature stories (approx. 2500 words) $1500-$2500, Special Reports (approx. 2500 words) $800-$1500, Interviews (300-500 words) $100-$2500, Columns (800 words) negotiable. 300 minimum – 3500 maximum words.
Hints: We suggest that potential writers study recent issues before sending us queries or manuscripts. Only stories dealing with screen or television writing will be accepted. Any piece written for the magazine should always focus on how the writer is affected by the topic, or how the writer impacts the topic under discussion. Should you choose to send us a manuscript on spec, please do not send us articles on How to Break into Hollywood. Our audience is made up mostly of working writers who are already in the industry.
Photos/Art: Not provided.
