Financial Planning for Screenwriters

The financial realities of screenwriting come with many challenges: irregular income, gaps between work once a room ends, credit and debt issues, and much more. How do writers stay afloat during slow periods without being financially stressed?

Join us on September 10 for an honest and practical conversation with Shawn Landis (Senior Financial Advisor, HCR Wealth Advisors) and Eden Dranger (TV Writer and Author of Not So Starving Artist on Substack) about navigating your finances and making smart financial choices to sustain your writing career. We’ll cover practical strategies for what to do with your money when you’re paid, how to make the most of your income, how to assess risks properly, common financial mistakes to avoid, and much more. We’ll address real financial scenarios and concerns from writers about their financial health and sustainability. You’ll leave this session feeling calmer, more informed, and less alone with concrete takeaways you can leverage immediately after to have peace of mind with your financial wellness. 

RSVP for free or with a suggested donation. All donations go towards producing future panels and events. In order to encourage attendee participation, this session will not be recorded.

Event starts at 7 p.m. PT.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at events@wgfoundation.org.