Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:

Oscars Will Go On, But Plan B in the Works (article): Academy Awards officials have confirmed that contingency plans are being formed in case the WGA strike prevents the event from going on as planned.

Unscripted Lives (article): The Washington Post discusses how the WGA strike is affecting the everyday lives of writers, with particular attention paid to showrunners, writers who have gone back to work thanks to independent deals made by the guild, newbies to the world of television writing, and longtime veterans.

Actors union has its own script (article): The LA Times talks to the Screen Actors Guild about their stake in contract talks.

Thoughts From A Screenwriter (blog post): Laeta Kalogridis explains why the movie writers have every bit as much at stake as those who write for television.

Letter to SAG Members -- Weaknesses in the DGA Deal (blog post): A reproduction of a letter sent out by Doug Allen and Allen Rosenburg about the preliminary problems with the DGA/AMPTP deal.

Phil Alden Robinson: DGA Deal Vs. WGA Needs (blog post): A discussion of the major talking points of the DGA/AMPTP deal and the ways it would fall short for writers.

Readathon Benefits Industry Support Fund (blog post): United Hollywood draws some attention to eleven-year-old Sabrina Batchler's readathon to support the nonwriters affected by the WGA strike.

Tony Gilroy: "It Has To Be The Right Deal" (YouTube video): Writer/director Tony Gilroy talks about the strike and why it's important to take a deep breath and hold out for the right terms.

Award-Winning Strike Support in New York (article): Nearly 30 award-winning WGA members and supporters showed up at the Players Club to express their determination to hold out for a fair deal for writers.

Closer to a Deal: Can We Be Optimistic Yet? (article): TV Guide talks about the upcoming Oscars and the possibility of a deal made before the awards.

Rumors, Facts, Picketing and Leverage (blog post): United Hollywood sheds some doubt on the rumors flying around.