The Writer's Weekly

Good morning one and all!

I know, I know it's almost afternoon...well, I was out last night and this led to that and, well, I'm finally here.

My brain is a little addled but I can focus enough to write (I hope).

The writers' strike is now over and it's good to see the new shows creeping back onto the networks. The writers are as good as ever and I really enjoyed watching a new episode of Law & Order the other night. The dialogue and storyline were crisp and coherent and respectful all at once. It must have felt great for the writers to break free of their long creative silence.

I just read an item in the paper about the actors possibly striking. I doubt that strike would last very long! Hey, I guess you never know, but people in front of the scenes tend to carry more weight than the ones behind the scenes. It's like the difference between the breadwinner in a family and the stay-at-home parent. We all know which group gets taken more seriously, even though their job is a hell of a lot easier! (However, I am not saying acting is easier than writing. I have never acted so I have absolutely no idea on that one.)

I'm a behind the scenes kinda gal and that's where my talent lies. You've gotta go with what works for you.

The issues surrounding open access media are real and here to stay and I'm glad the writers fought for what they believed in. When our work is being broadcast over the Internet we must have a way of controlling our royalties off of that market as well. That's only fair.

It's a supply and demand world out there and if we are supplying what people want we should definitely get paid for it.

Standing up for our rights is a great way for people to recognize (or at least notice) all the work that goes into the TV shows we watch and take for granted every day.

Bravo to all the writers out there and keep up the great work!