Writing for Independent CompaniesWriters’ AgreementsWritten Agreements Are EssentialUnion and Non-Union RatesWGA Low-Budget Rate Tiers and FeesRewrites on Spec ScriptsRestrictions, Obligations, and Penalties to a Producer or Production CompanyRevision of the ScreenplayInitial Release in a Non-Theatrical MarketReportsCost ReportRight to AuditMinimum TermsP&W Contributions and ResidualsPractical Contrast of Union vs. Non-UnionUnion Overview From an Independent Perspective