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The Hollywood writers strike is over. What's next for the writers?

After 148 days, two writers share what their plans are now, and what they think of the deal their union struck with the studios.
Two writers, Kylie Brakeman (left) and Elise Brown (right), reflect on the strike and what lies ahead.

After 148 days, these writers are looking forward to getting back to work.

Who are they? The Writers Guild of America represents nearly 12,000 writers in show business across the U.S..

  • Two members, writers Elise Brown and Kylie Brakeman, spoke with All Things Considered about what it means to them for their strike to finally be over.

If you've been following this story, you'll know the many hours of organizing and negotiating that went into finalizing the historic deal between the striking writers and the studios

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