Community Programs Overview
The Writers Guild Foundation recognizes that our mission to engage and educate emerging writers cannot be fulfilled without a deep commitment to equity and accessibility.
Through our community programs, we aim to create pathways for students and underserved communities to meaningfully with WGAW membership and make use of our educational resources.
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Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program
Provides writers from underrepresented backgrounds with the tools and education to become a writers’ assistant and script coordinator, resulting in meaningful employment opportunities.
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The Veterans Writing Project
Identifies emerging writers from U.S. military backgrounds and provides them with the tools and mentorship to nurture their passion for screenwriting and successfully navigate the entertainment industry.
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Veterans Fellowship
Provides educational resources, professional guidance, and career-building opportunities for Veterans Writing Project alumni who are on the threshold of breaking into the industry.
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Visiting Writers Program
Connects WGA members with speaking opportunities benefitting K-12 students and screenwriting students at colleges and universities locally and abroad.
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Community Partnerships
Pairs WGA members with volunteer opportunities through like-minded partner organizations focusing on literacy, writing, and filmmaking.
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Justice-Impacted Writers Project
A partner program serving writers currently incarcerated at Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois.
Our Talent
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Meet Our Alumni
Visit Our Talent page to read more about emerging writers from The Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program and Veterans Fellowship.
We’re proud to feature success stories from alumni who have landed jobs and, in many cases, ascended the ranks to staff writer positions, alongside testimonials from the showrunners who hired them.
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Talent Requests
The Foundation offers tailored services for executives, agents, managers, showrunners, and producers who are interested in connecting with new talent.
If you are an industry professional seeking support staff, staff writers, clients, or new contacts, click the button below to share your needs with our staff and receive a curated shortlist of recommended candidates.
Get Involved
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Become a Mentor
Interested in supporting emerging writers? Become a mentor with WGF!
We welcome members to share their time and wisdom with participants in our Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program and Veterans Writing Project & Fellowship. Additionally, WGF pairs mentors with like-minded organizations that work with young people from underserved communities on literacy, writing, and filmmaking.
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More Ways to Engage
In addition to offering mentorship opportunities for WGA members, we also welcome community members and emerging writers to sign up as Core Volunteers with our events team.
Furthermore, we encourage administrators at like-minded organizations, community groups, schools, colleges, and universities to explore partnership opportunities with the Foundation. Click the button below to learn more and get involved today!
