Screenwriters! Don’t leave behind written materials after a pitch or meeting. Don't email them afterwards. If asked, just say no. You need to be paid for your writing. Because that's your actual job. #NoWritingLeftBehind 
We talk in detail about why leave-behinds are such a problem in today's Scriptnotes -- Craig's umbrage is off the charts -- and also look at the writing you do for yourself when pitching. johnaugust.com/2018/no-writin…
Free work isn't just a thing that screenwriters face, of course. Artists and freelancers are constantly being asked to do something for nothing. We all need to say no.
How do you say no gracefully? Here's a video with some advice from and for screenwriters.
