Members
What We Do
The WGAW's Inclusion and Equity Department works with producers, studio and network executives, and writers to increase employment opportunities and the availability of writing assignments for writers from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to, writers who are Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American & Indigenous, African-American, Latinx, women, over 40, LGBTQ+, or disabled, so they have the opportunity to tell stories from their various life experiences on-screen.
Resources
Find a Writer
Employers may search for WGAW members by background and self-identified attributes.
I&E Resources
A list of resources for writers who are committed to confronting systemic bias and discrimination.
Events
I&E Events
From committee meetings to panels, the Inclusion and Equity Department hosts dozens of fun and informative events throughout the year. Search the Guild Calendar and join us at our next event!
Committees
The Inclusion and Equity Department staffs the following committees.
- Asian American Writers Committee
- Career Longevity Committee
- Committee of Black Writers
- Committee of Women Writers
- Disabled Writers Committee
- Jewish Writers Committee
- Latinx Writers Committee
- LGBTQ+ Writers Committee
- Middle Eastern Writers Committee
- Native American & Indigenous Writers Committee
- South Asian Writers Committee
Reports
Inclusion & Equity Report 2025
This report summarizes screen and TV writer demographics and how they've changed over time.
The State of Career Advancement for Diverse Hollywood Writers: Surveying Pitfalls & Best Practices
Hollywood Writers Report
Commissioned by the WGAW, this report tracks progress for women, minority, and older writers in film and TV.
Guides
WGAW Community Standards
These Community Standards are formulated to set shared expectations for all members and address issues of bias, discrimination, and inequity, as well as sexual harassment and bullying.
I’m Writing a Native Character,…Now What?
Written by the WGAW Native American & Indigenous Writers Committee, this guide covers the do’s and do not’s of creating authentic Native representation.
Employing Writers with Disabilities: A Best Practices Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Read these FAQs about WGAW Inclusion and Equity.
There are 11 Inclusion and Equity committees: the Asian American Writers Committee, Career Longevity Committee, Committee of Black Writers, Committee of Women Writers, Disabled Writers Committee, Jewish Writers Committee, Latinx Writers Committee, LGBTQ+ Writers Committee, Middle Eastern Writers Committee, Native American & Indigenous Writers Committee, and South Asian Writers Committee.
No. These meetings are for WGA members and associate members only.
Yes. While these committees serve the federally protected class groups defined by their name, each committee is open to any WGA member who would like to participate.
Contact WGAW Inclusion and Equity
