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...

@writersguildgb.bsky.social was in Parliament twice this week, to protect writers' rights in AI and more. (from left to right) WGGB President Jack Thorne, General Secretary Ellie Peers, Chair Emma Reeves and Treasurer Gail Renard.

We’re looking forward to the All Party Parliamentary Writers Group winter reception at the House of Commons later today Always a good opportunity to discuss pressing issues affecting writers, including copyright and AI

⭐ We're incredibly proud to release our new 2025 handbook for good practice in the performing arts. Working alongside @bectu.bsky.social, @equityuk.bsky.social and @writersguildgb.bsky.social to ensure everyone can work under safe and fair conditions www.itc-arts.org/new-itc-bect...

We are so sad to learn of the death of Tom Stoppard, a v long-term + loyal member of the WGGB A recipient of our Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award in 2017, he was presented by former WGGB President David Edgar, who said of him, “Like no one else, he has challenged, dazzled and amazed”

Due to scheduled upgrades and maintenance, the WGGB website will be unavailable this Monday 1 December, from 8-9am Apologies for any inconvenience and thanks for bearing with us!

A new report has examined programming on UK stages since the Covid pandemic + sounds alarm on the impact on new plays Find out more, including our response: writersguild.org.uk/report-sound...

Budget 2025 - our response writersguild.org.uk/budget-2025-...

Congratulations to WGGB members who have won British Audio Awards Also known as the Speakies, the inaugural awards are the UK’s first set of prizes dedicated to audiobooks and audio drama www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...

🏆 We are delighted to announce the winners of our 21st Olwen Wymark Awards Congratulations to all those receiving awards today - and thank you for the exceptional support you have shown to our playwright members over the past year writersguild.org.uk/olwen-wymark...

1/ We are pleased to have participated in this new report, which reflects the deep concerns we know our members have when it comes to Artificial Intelligence www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thank you to the @writersguildgb.bsky.social for a super helpful workshop on Making Tax Digital. So useful for those of us better with words than numbers! Join your union!

1/ WGGB was in Berlin last week for the @fsescreenwriters.bsky.social AGM, where WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers spoke on a panel on AI and WGGB Treasurer @gailrenard.bsky.social was re-elected to the FSE board

Proud to be re-elected to the board of the Federation of European Screenwriters, alongside these wonderful writers from across Europe. @writersguildgb.bsky.social @fsescreenwriters.bsky.social

Our Northern Ireland rep @pjhart86.bsky.social was at #BelfastMediaFestival this week, talking to writers about WGGB's work

WGGB has signed this open letter calling for the cultural sector to play a bigger role in tackling the climate crisis www.thestage.co.uk/news/mark-ry...

WGGB is proud to be working with the Royal Court on this excellent new initiative, which from 2026 will encourage and underwrite six original play commissions for stages across the country royalcourttheatre.com/stories/nati...

The next meeting of our Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Member Network takes place on 10 December, 5-6pm on Zoom Closed captions + a BSL interpreter will be available + pls let us know your access needs when you register More info + register via: writersguild.org.uk/wggb-member-...

This new report from @filmtvcharity.bsky.social on bullying, harassment + discrimination in film, TV + cinema shows how much work still needs to be done It's something WGGB has long campaigned on + members affected by these issues can contact us in confidence filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...

"Extremely useful course...highly recommend" FREE ONLINE TRAINING sponsored by @cymrugreadigol.bsky.social 18.11.25 10-1 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cydnerthed... Creative Unions Learning Together Wales: @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social

Whatever the challenges facing the BBC, it remains one of the largest UK commissioners of scripted content As we head into charter renewal, under a new Director General, it’s vital that scripted remains a priority for the corporation and that the BBC’s role as a PSB is protected

WGGB stands in solidarity with the @gamesworkers.co.uk members fired by @rockstargames.com

Yesterday CRA Chair, Anna Ganley, and Co Vice Chair, Isabelle Doran, gave overwhelming evidence to the Lords Communications & Digital Committee on the impact of generative AI on UK creators. We need transparency, copyright law enforcement and remuneration.

What are the implications for freelance writers of the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in April 2026? WGGB members are invited to a free online workshop with H W Fisher on 19 Nov, from 12.30pm Find out more + register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Congratulations to all the winners of the Comedy Women in Print Prize - WGGB is proud to support once again! www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk

Every creative freelancer in Scotland deserves fair work Share the @scottishtuc.bsky.social checklist with organisations that you work with and help build better working environments and practices across the arts writersguild.org.uk/scotlands-cr...

Solidarity with striking @pcsunion.bsky.social members #BritishLibraryonStrike

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗞 𝗧𝗩 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮? 𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. We’re making a short film with Candour Productions as part of the @ukri.org -funded project 'What’s On? Rethinking Class in the UK Television Industry' 📍 Filming in Leeds w/c 5 January 2026 (expenses covered) 📅 Deadline: 21 November 2025

Thanks to @writersguildgb.bsky.social , @englishscribe.bsky.social , @rpgwebby.bsky.social , @tomabernathy.bsky.social , @annamegill.com , and Ed Sibley for the incredible panel video on creating interactive portfolios

Every videogame has different writing needs, so how do you figure out the best approach? If you missed our recent series of online lightning talks on this subject, you can catch up with the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnUp...

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, WGGB members are invited to a free screening in London this Thurs (30 Oct) of the short animation 'Two Black Boys in Paradise', followed by a Q&A + drinks reception The screening is offered by a third-party + check your ebulletin for details, including how to RSVP

The next meeting of our Challenging Class Privilege Member Network takes place online (via Zoom) on Wednesday 5 November, 5-6pm Members need to register their place by 29 October at 11am writersguild.org.uk/wggb-member-...

Many thanks to @writersguildgb.bsky.social and our creative unions for the support on #WorldMentalHealthDay , if you work at an events location in Wales and would like to know more, please fill in our super-short survey in partnership with Beacons Cymru: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our Challenging Ageism Member Network meets again on 29 October, 5-6pm on Zoom Registration closes on 22 October at 11am Members can register for this + other Member Networks here writersguild.org.uk/wggb-member-...

Join us at this free event hosted by @playwrightsstudio.bsky.social, with Scottish Society of Playwrights, on topics being raised by playwrights in Scotland + across the UK 23 October, 4-6pm, online + in person in Glasgow Non-members welcome too! form.jotform.com/252785128459...

Tomorrow’s the day — “Shaping Your Game Narrative” lightning talks organized by @writersguildgb.bsky.social kick off Oct 15. Join the discussion on writing for IPs, original worlds, long-form & short-burst games. We’re proud to sponsor this one! 👉 Sign up now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Free film screenings of upcoming releases are just one of the perks we are able to offer our members They're often followed by Q&As with writers, directors and cast Check out some of the recent screenings here: writersguild.org.uk/wggb-screeni...