Writer employment and earnings in calendar year 2023 showed writers in all fields reporting declines in employment and earnings.
Total writer earnings reported for dues purposes declined 31.8%, to $1.29 billion.
Total employment was down 22.1% from 2022, with 4,441 writers reporting income from television and digital platforms.
Screenwriter employment declined by 15.8%, with 1,918 writers reporting screen earnings in 2023.
Foreign television residuals followed closely at $56.45 million, marking a 31.3% increase.
Feature film residuals declined by 14.5%, to $202.13 million.
The Guild ended the year with total net assets of more than $100 million.
The Membership and Finance Committee is made up of five members appointed by the Board of Directors.
