Happy publication day to the 2027 editions of @writersandartists.bsky.social Yearbooks! They are packed with essential advice on the writing + publishing process and contain 1,000s of industry contacts, plus WGGB members get a 25% discount (code in the Members' Area of our website) bit.ly/44fuFju

Today we launch a new free guide for videogames writers on how to navigate your contracts to understand your employment status and to ensure fair and equitable terms Find out more + download the new guidelines 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/games-contra...

Writers' 'Green Handshake' free online launch event! Come along to hear from former WGGB Film Chair Tom Williams and Green Rider project manager Georgia Goggin 22 July, 5-6pm, Zoom Find out more and register 🔽 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

To celebrate the first Yorkshire Fringe, we're hosting a free networking event for writers hosted by TV Chair @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social + Audio Co-Chair @nicobalders.bsky.social Join us for a chat over coffee + croissants 11 July, 11am-1pm, Leeds Playhouse forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

FREE online member training As we approach the deadline for first-quarter tax returns under the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax regime, tax expert Andy Levett of accountancy firm HW Fisher offers practical guidance 2 July, 10-11.30am Register forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

NEW free in-person training: Copyright and factual writing workshop, 8 July, 11am-3pm, London Led by WGGB Organisers Eleanor Dawson and Joe Abel Open to WGGB members + non-members Thanks to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk Register 🔽 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Save UK children's television! Come along to our free online event on 29 June to hear from special guests Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Sangita Myska, Nigel Plaskitt, Emma Reeves, Gail Renard + special appearance from Pipkins star Hartley Hare! forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Our workshop on Collaborations and copyright was the second session in a new programme of in-person training that we are running Thanks to those who came and to @alcs.co.uk for their generous sponsorship Coming soon: Working with factual material, 8 July, London

NEW free in-person workshop: Collaborations & copyright 18 June, 11am-3pm, London Led by @wggblesley.bsky.social, to help writers collaborating with others understand copyright + how to protect themselves Thanks to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk Register 🔽 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

We are extremely sad to learn of the death of writer, former WGGB President + long-standing member Maureen Duffy A fearless activist, instrumental in the campaign for PLR, she leaves behind a formidable legacy + will be much missed Read our obituary: writersguild.org.uk/obituary-mau...

WGGB members are invited to a free, online workshop 'Managing your finances as a writer', led by David Thomas 10am-midday, Weds 17 June, Zoom Register here 🔽 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Our workshop on copyright and contracts in London this week was the first of a new series of in-person training sessions that we are running Thanks to our members who came and to @alcs.co.uk for their generous sponsorship Watch this space for details and bookings of future sessions!

Today we launch ‘How to protect against scammers – a guide for authors’ with @societyofauthors.bsky.social following an uptick in enquiries from writers who are being targeted by ever more sophisticated fraudulent activity, often driven by AI Download the free guide www.writersguild.org.uk/scams

Great to be at the BBC Comedy Festival in Liverpool yesterday Thanks to all who came along to have a chat and to find out about our work in comedy and in the region #BBC #BBCComedyFestival #ComedyFestival

The WGGB's Videogames Committee is looking to run online networking events for game writers, in addition to its in-person networking events Please fill in our short online survey, so we can take into account game writers' needs/preferences when planning these events www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6DWLKC

Come join WGGB Comedy Rep Frog Stone + North West Rep @afshandl.bsky.social at the BBC Comedy Festival this Thursday in Liverpool - WGGB stand at the Royal Court Theatre (9.30am-12.30pm) - Evening social at the Everyman from 6pm - BBC industry drinks, 8.15pm Email joe@writersguild.org.uk for info

In the first of a new free, in-person training series for writers, sponsored by @alcs.co.uk, WGGB Organiser Eleanor Dawson is leading a workshop on copyright and contracts in London on Monday 18 May (11am to 3pm) Find out more and apply (deadline noon, 11 May) www.surveymonkey.com/r/WGGBTraini...

Looking to deepen your understanding of psychological + physical resilience + apply it within your creative life? WGGB members are invited to a free online workshop next week led by psychologist Michelle White 13 May, 10am to noon Find out more + register forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Come join WGGB Comedy Rep Frog Stone and North West Rep @afshandl.bsky.social at the BBC Comedy Festival on 14 May in Liverpool - WGGB stand at the Royal Court Theatre all day - Evening social at the Everyman from 6pm Email joe@writersguild.org.uk for info

Carry on writing: how to weather a portfolio career Join us for this free online event on 14 May, 5-6pm With special guests WGGB Chair @emmajanereeves.bsky.social, North West Rep @afshandl.bsky.social + members Ben Tagoe + Avin Shah Find out more/register: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

1/ A reminder that WGGB members can get free support and advice on a wide variety of contract, copyright and workplace issues - even if you've signed a confidentiality clause or NDA And we will not take action without consulting with you

WGGB members are invited to a Spring social hosted by our London Branch rep Jamie Rhodes It takes place on Weds 8 April (6-8pm) in central London To find out venue and other details and RSVP, email admin@writersguild.org.uk

Today we joined thousands of marchers in London in a historic show of unity against the far-right WGGB members, including our President Jack Thorne, took to the streets of the capital, with our Writers' Bloc sending out a powerful message - we will not be divided #WritersTogether #Together

#WritersTogether are a powerful thing! #Together

Placard-prepping for tomorrow's @togetheralliance.bsky.social march against the far-right, when our Writers' Bloc will be marching for love, for hope and for unity Looking forward to seeing our members there! #WritersTogether #Together

WGGB Organisers Eleanor, Niharika and Joe are busy getting ready for the Together Alliance march against the far right tomorrow in London Looking forward to seeing all our members who have signed up to join our Writers' Bloc there! #WritersTogether #Together

Still time to join the WGGB writers' bloc at the Together Alliance march against the far right in London this Saturday Join us to send a loud message that love is greater than hate, unity is stronger than division + hope is more powerful than fear Full details 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/together/

WGGB Assistant Organiser Niharika Pore has been at BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival this afternoon, chatting to festival-goers about our work for UK writers

WGGB TV Chair @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social attended the Leeds Student Creative Network hosted by @rebelrootstheatre.bsky.social at the weekend She spoke on a panel on 'TV in Leeds: Getting in and Moving Forwards' + also hosted a WGGB stand to talk about our work Photos: Faye Studios

1/ In response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on AI, copyright and the creative industries, published today (6 March 2026), WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers said: