Requirements for membership in the Writers Peer Group

Please note that any requirements for credits, number of programs, number of hours or days, or percentages of time spent (as outlined below) are requirements which must have been met within the four years preceding one's application for membership; also, such requirements apply in each instance to the production or distribution of audio visual works for national exhibition.

Active Status:

Solo or shared ON-AIR credit on programs for national exhibition in the form "Written by," "Teleplay by," "Story Editor," "Executive Story Consultant," or "Created by" on at least:

Two daytime or primetime special programs 1-1/2 hours or more in length
or

Four one-hour daytime or primetime programs in the drama, comedy, variety, or animation genres in any combination
or

Six one-half hour daytime or primetime programs in the drama, comedy, variety, or animation genres in any combination
or

ON-AIR credits for twelve half hour or twelve one hour daytime dramas
or

A significant body of work to be determined by the Peer Group Executive Committee.

Associate Status:

Employment by a person in one of the above listed categories for a minimum of two on-air writing credits, or six weeks staff writing.