We're proud to support @togetheralliance.bsky.social + we're marching in London on 28 March to show that love is greater than hate, unity is stronger than division + hope is more powerful than fear Join the WGGB writers' bloc + book free coaches to London! writersguild.org.uk/together/ #Together

WGGB members - you're invited to an online town-hall style meeting this Thurs (19 Feb) so we can get your views on BBC Charter Renewal and help shape our response to the Gov consultation There are two slots: 11am + 5pm Check your ebulletin/email for details or contact [email protected]

I joined my union for lots of reasons: practical individual help (contracts, disputes, etc), networking and craft-related events, best practise and guideline docs, the guild's work with companies/the government... Every year I put more into the WGGB, so you can get more out of it! #HeartUnions

Great reminder to sign up for @writersguildgb.bsky.social, thank you! #WGGB #HeartUnionsWeek

The best way to speak truth to power is with your union.

We’re celebrating #HeartUnionsWeek this week + the vital work of unions If you’re a writer in TV, film, theatre, audio, books, comedy, poetry, animation or videogames, it’s the perfect week to join WGGB, your trade union! Find out more + join online: www.writersguild.org.uk

I joined the Writers’ Guild as an MA Creative Writing graduate. They have given me so much training and it lifts me to see others make a living from writing. I feel confident and protected whatever may happen. Join a union today. #HeartUnionsWeek @writersguildgb.bsky.social

UK game writer/nds we have a union! The WGGB provided invaluable support when I was made redundant. A rep was in all my meetings and briefed me before and after. While everything was above board in my case, I did not have to go through it alone. As a freelancer, they vet my contracts.

Let's remember no one has ever given us more money and better working conditions without a union going to bat for us. UK writers, your union is @writersguildgb.bsky.social Please join . #HeartUnionsWeek

This week is #HeartUnions Week, an annual celebration of the trade union movement and what we achieve for our members Show your love for your union by recruiting a fellow writer or, if you’re a UK writer and not yet a member, it's the perfect week to join! writersguild.org.uk/heart-unions...

Our main event for #HeartUnions week is tonight at Porter's in Cardiff, 7pm. Let's talk Artificial Intelligence. Please register to get a welcome drink for FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dewch-i-dr... @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social

9.2.26 1900-2100 #HeartUnions Discussion on #AI. An opportunity to network :One free drink for everyone who registers in advance through the Eventbrite link! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dewch-i-dr... @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s Tinniswood Award, which is organised by WGGB and @societyofauthors.bsky.social to recognise the best audio drama script of the year Thanks to @alcs.co.uk for their generous sponsorship of the prize writersguild.org.uk/tinniswood-a...

Come and hear WGGB Theatre Chairs @sonalidb.bsky.social and @mogster.bsky.social talk rights for writers at the Playhouse Derry / Londonderry, as part of the Front & Centre: International Women's Day Playwriting Festival on Sat 7 March at 1pm www.derryplayhouse.co.uk/event/rights...

Are you ready for the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in April? WGGB members are invited to a free online workshop hosted by HW Fisher on 26 February (12.30-2pm on Zoom) Check your ebulletin/email for details or email [email protected] writersguild.org.uk/free-trainin...

Getting ready to start the #GlobalGameJam at Goldsmiths - if you're participating, come say hi and learn a little more about unions. Don't let your passion for games be exploited! #GGJ26 @writersguildgb.bsky.social

Bravo to @writersguildgb.bsky.social Chair @emmajanereeves.bsky.social and WGGB President Jack Thorne for their illuminating Zoom event, New Year, New Vision. Another great reason for writers to join the Writers' Guild of Great Britain. If you're not a member, why not?

Let's talk AI - come to this free in-person panel discussion during #HeartUnionsWeek, hosted by @cultcymru.bsky.social and Wales Union Learning Fund - followed by networking 9 February, 7pm, Porters' Theatre, Cardiff More info / Mwy o wybodaeth www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-...

How to avoid the mid-career abyss was the subject of a WGGB event for screenwriters at the Partick Film Festival last week, featuring WGGB Scotland Rep Kim Millar, Former Film Chair @gibbzer.bsky.social, WGGB member Maryam Hamidi and Producer Kathleen Isaac

"a very engaging & valuable course, taught very well" 30.1.26 FREE Mental Health Risk Assessments training www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asesiadau-... sponsored @cymrugreadigol.bsky.social @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social #CULTCymru

Today we remember the millions murdered in the Holocaust and in genocides around the world This year’s theme, Bridging Generations, is a call to action to listen, learn and carry those lessons forward We stand united against hatred and prejudice #HolocaustMemorialDay

27.1.26 10-12:30 FREE Resilience training "Extremely useful course, it was excellent, would highly recommend it." 📅 Tuesday 27th January 📍 Online ⌚ 1000-1230 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cydnerthed... @bectulgbt.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social

Screenwriters generate billions in the economic value of culture around the world. Letting AI companies build products by stealing their work without authorization threatens jobs, livelihoods, and long-standing protections. #StealingIsntInnovation

Our President Jack Thorne will be talking with WGGB Chair @emmajanereeves.bsky.social at our free online event next Thursday 29 January (5-6pm on Zoom) Non-members are welcome too! Find out more and register your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

16.1.26 FINAL DRAFT Scripting course: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sgriptio-f... ( This ) Friday 16th January, some spaces still available! @unitetheunion.bsky.social , 1 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff with Ian Staples @writersguildgb.bsky.social #CULTCymru = Creative Unions Learning Together Wales

DCMS must take concrete action on appointing a freelance champion - read what WGGB had to say in this feature in @artsprofessional.co.uk today www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/dcms-mu...

Some spaces left on the CULT Cymru Final Draft course this Friday Tickets £10 - find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sgriptio-f...

In our first free online event of 2026, our new President Jack Thorne talks with WGGB Chair @emmajanereeves.bsky.social about WGGB’s priorities + plans for the year + his hopes for his tenure 29 Jan, 5-6pm on Zoom Register your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Congratulations to WGGB President Jack Thorne Adolescence, which he co-created, has won four Golden Globes Collecting the award Thorne said "Removing hate is our generation's responsibility. The possibility seems remote right now but hope is a beautiful thing" www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...

WGGB negotiators have agreed a 2.3% increase on minimum fees for writers commissioned under our BBC radio drama agreement Read the full story and view the new rate card 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/rates-rise-f...

WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers has made the #Stage100 once again, in the Advocacy and campaigning category She is recognised alongside Gen Secs of our sister arts unions for "striving for better working conditions for the sector’s workers” We will continue! www.thestage.co.uk/features/the...

Solidarity with @nujofficial.bsky.social STV members on strike in Scotland today against damaging cuts to vital and valued news services #STVStrike

Calling all West Midlands and East Midlands writers - you're invited to a New Year's get-together, Tues 13 Jan, from 7.30pm at All Bar One in Birmingham New Street Station (the venue is fully accessible) Non-members welcome too! RSVPs and enquiries to: [email protected]

We're delighted to be at Partick Film Festival in Glasgow this year, where we are hosting a free in-person panel event for screenwriters, 'How to avoid the mid-career abyss' 6.30-7.30pm on 20 January, at Partick Library, Glasgow Grab your ticket here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wggb-event...

WGGB TV negotiators have agreed a 2.3% rise on minimum fees for screenwriters commissioned under the BBC Script Agreement for Television and Online The rise is effective from 15 Dec 2025 Read the full story + view the new rate card 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/2-3-rise-on-...

Our first free online member workshop of 2026 will focus on how to network the room as a deaf, disabled or neurodivergent writer Led by Amanda Graham, it takes place on 15 Jan, 1-2pm Live captions + a BSL interpreter will be available Find out more: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Congratulations to WGGB Treasurer @gailrenard.bsky.social who has been elected Vice President of @fsescreenwriters.bsky.social, which brings together 34 screenwriters' organisations from 26 European countries + represents over 10,000 screenwriters Gail is pictured second from left 👏

It's been another busy year at the WGGB and we wanted to share some of our highlights Our office will close from Mon 22 December + open again on Fri 2 January Sending season's greetings to all our members, supporters and followers writersguild.org.uk/farewell-2025/

1/ It is essential that the creative trade unions are represented on the Creative Industries Council

Thank you to everybody at the @writersguildgb.bsky.social for all your hard work on our behalf during 2025.

Good news for workers! As freelance writers fall outside much of traditional employment law, it makes the work of creative unions even more important We'll continue our vital work negotiating, campaigning + lobbying for writers in the UK + representing our members on an individual basis

Yesterday saw the publication of an independent review of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social by Baroness Hodge We welcome the review and the acknowledgment that ACE needs change to better serve the creative workforce You can read our detailed response here 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/arts-council...

We have sent a message of solidarity to our friends at the Australian Writers' Guild this morning following the terrible antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach yesterday There is no place for violence and hatred in our society

Creators + the creative industries have spoken loud and clear about copyright + AI A Government statement released today reveals details of responses to its consultation on the subject earlier this year + the results are overwhelming Our response: writersguild.org.uk/creators-spe...

Just renewed my @writersguildgb.bsky.social membership for another year! 😃 #JoinAUnion

Great to see so many #GoldenGlobes nominations for Adolescence - co-created by WGGB President Jack Thorne Congratulations to all the WGGB members whose work has made the shortlists goldenglobes.com/nominations/...

Netflix Warner Bros deal - our response writersguild.org.uk/netflix-warn...

Thanks to everyone who came to our Scotland seasonal social this week If you're a writer in Scotland and want to get more involved in your union, drop a line to [email protected]

A giant of post-war British playwriting, Oscar-winning screenwriter and writer for radio, who was also a dedicated and committed member of the WGGB Fellow playwright and former WGGB President David Edgar pays tribute to Tom Stoppard writersguild.org.uk/obituary-sir...

We were in Parliament twice this week, including for the launch of a new Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions All Party Parliamentary Group Our President Jack Thorne spoke about copyright + AI, access to the arts + the importance of investing in creators writersguild.org.uk/wggb-keeps-t...