Writer’s Strike
Admittedly, I don’t know a lot about the writer’s strike in the US. As the writer here, though, I feel like I should say something about it.
I know writers in Hollywood would like more pay and that people can help the writers by boycotting new reality television shows. I also know that there are people on the other side saying that they make a lot less at their job, so stop complaining.
Either way, I’m of the opinion that there is nothing wrong with getting paid. Writing is not some mystical occupation that makes it hugely different from any other occupation on the planet. If they feel they need more and are worth more, than so be it. Not every writer is going to be making a six figure income, which happen to be the incomes that bring the average income up, thanks.
Just keep in mind that this strike doesn’t only influence the lives of the writers and the lives of the celebrities. There are plenty of television writers here at 451 whose schedules and posts have changed because of it.
If you don’t care about the strike on the whole, you can still stop by and say hello to the television writers here. (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)
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