Writers are feeling the strike's effects most acutely, but remain committed to the fight for better pay.
is about to enter its third week, with thousands of Writers Guild of America members trading scripts for picket signs.
Here’s a brief look at some of the struggles writers shared with Josh and Jessica from the picket lines.Hollie Overton is a writer and co-executive producer of “All American Homecoming.” She is among the Writers Guild of America members who are demanding fair pay for their work. She told The Times she could make up to $150,000 for writing and producing in a good year, but that’s before her agent, manager and lawyer get their cuts. She supplements her income by writing crime novels and teaching script-writing. Those income streams, plus her husband’s income as a tennis coach, made it possible for the couple to buy their first home last year.
She supplements her income by working as an English and Spanish tutor as her husband works to become a licensed therapist.
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