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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Jul 31

If you are ever unsure about which kind of bible you've been hired to write, please use the Member Contract Questions Form — Link in Bio!

tinyurl.com/memberhelpform

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Jul 31

TAG Writers: have you been hired to write a pitch bible, mini bible, or full bible? Better check out our guide!

DISCLAIMER: There are no definitions in our current contract to distinguish the different bible types, so these guidelines are the WCC's suggestion.

Questions? Link in bio!

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Apr 14

New feature alert! We're doing 5 questions with showrunner Josie Campbell at April's WCC meeting. Zoom on over for Josie's words of wisdom. We'll also be talking about Remote and Non-Union Work. THIS
THURSDAY, 4/17, 7pm PST. Check your email or rsvp at [email protected]. TAG members only.

Flyer with the same info as the post plus: “Josie was the Head Writer of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and the Showrunner of My Adventures with Superman and the upcoming Starfire show at WB.”

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Madison “Madge” Bateman @madisonbateman.bsky.social · Dec 14

We’re creating a huge change in culture in our Union. Building engagement takes a long time and there are no shortcuts. But things only get better if we get involved. The Union is all of us, not some external entity! ❤️

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Dec 14

VOTE!

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Dec 14

Need help breaking down the gains Writers' Craft made in the tentative contract? Check out these slides. And DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!! Ratification voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on 12/22. If you think you are eligible to vote and did not receive your ballot, please contact [email protected]

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Dec 4

Learn stuff.

Flyer for TAG Writers Town Halls Monday Dec 9 at 7pm pacific and Friday Dec 23 at 12pm. RSVP at rsvp@tag839.org Animation Guild Members only.

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AI-MPTP-9000 @ai-mptp-9000.bsky.social · Oct 11

Whoa. Stereotype much? Just because I’m a computer, I’m automatically good at math? Next you’ll ask me to spell stawbery.

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AI-MPTP-9000 @ai-mptp-9000.bsky.social · Oct 7

Perfect! Make room for my low cost, high resolution, environment destroying slop-- I mean quality content! Now with extra finnngersss s ss

collider.com/cartoon-netw...

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 30

The WCC networking subcommittee got TAG writers away from their keyboards and into a theater for a screening of WILD ROBOT. There will be more movie meetups -- keep an eye on your inbox!

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 20

It's getting hot in here!
#StandWithAnimation
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8dH2GCt/

TAG shows perform as well as WGA shows, yet TAG writers make less than half the pay! Make it make sense! #SamePagesSameWages #StandWithAnimation #animation #greenscreen

TikTok video by tag_writers

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 20

BOO! Just in time for spooky season...
#StandWithAnimation if you want to avoid the frights of Al in your cartoons! #noAl #WritersNotRobots #ArtistsNotRobots

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8dmj8Wq/

BOO! Just in time for spooky season... #StandWithAnimation if you want to avoid the frights of AI in your cartoons! #noAI #WritersNotRobots #ArtistsNotRobots

TikTok video by tag_writers

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 19

The FACTS about freelance writing for animation:
#FreelanceNotFreeWork #StandWithAnimation

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8dBHLNY/

The FACTS about freelance writing for animation #StandWithAnimation #FreelanceNotFreeWork #animation #greenscreen

TikTok video by tag_writers

www.tiktok.com

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 18

61% of polled business leaders see generative Al disrupting the jobs of animation workers, with 29% of them in danger of being displaced. Gen Al is trained on the work of writers and artists, without whom AI is nothing. PEOPLE
make animation.
#WritersNotRobots
#ArtistsNotRobots
#standwithanimation

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 17

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 17

Think we're exaggerating about how bad our freelance unit rates are? We have the data, and we have the testimonials. When writers fall off their health insurance despite working full time hours it's not just a problem, it's a CRISIS.
#standwithanimation

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 16

Freelance writer unit rates are destroying the craft of animation writing. These aren't just bad rates, they are UNLIVABLE. They are turning a career into a hobby, only viable for those who are already well off. When we say we can't live off of these wages we mean it.
#standwithanimation

Graph image depicting how both model designers and animation directors make 18% above their hourly rate for freelance, writers make over 50% less.

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 16

Negotiations resume today! To show support, we're continuing our Solidari-TEAs!

TAG Writers - Freelance, Unaffiliated, etc! are welcome to our virtual break!
Tuesday Sept 17, 12:30pm
Zoom link:
us06web.zoom.us/j/8832352401...

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TagWriters @tagwriters.bsky.social · Sep 15

Leave creativity to humans. We have a good track record. Animation workers have made Studios LITERALLY BILLIONS OF DOLLARS but sure, throw your money in the Gen Al dumpster fire because unregulated tech has always been a good investment *COUGH NFTS COUGH*
#StandWithAnimation #noAl
#WritersNotRobots