Writers' Guild of Great Britain
@writersguildgb.bsky.social
The UK trade union for writers in TV, film, theatre, audio, books, poetry, comedy, animation and videogames
Join us! www.writersguild.org.uk
Join us! www.writersguild.org.uk
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]
If you're a writer in Scotland and want to get more involved in your union, drop a line to [email protected]
December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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]
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...
Fellow playwright and former WGGB President David Edgar pays tribute to Tom Stoppard
writersguild.org.uk/obituary-sir...
Obituary: Sir Tom Stoppard (1937-2025) - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
By former WGGB President David Edgar Alongside Harold Pinter and Caryl Churchill, Tom Stoppard was one of the undisputed giants of post-war British playwriting, as well as an Oscar-winning …
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December 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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...
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...
Our President Jack Thorne spoke about copyright + AI, access to the arts + the importance of investing in creators
writersguild.org.uk/wggb-keeps-t...
WGGB keeps up the pressure on copyright and AI in Parliament - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
WGGB took its message on protecting writers’ rights to Westminster twice this week, including at the launch of a new Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions All Party Parliamentary Group on …
writersguild.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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...
Our President Jack Thorne spoke about copyright + AI, access to the arts + the importance of investing in creators
writersguild.org.uk/wggb-keeps-t...
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@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.
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
@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
Always a good opportunity to discuss pressing issues affecting writers, including copyright and AI
December 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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
Always a good opportunity to discuss pressing issues affecting writers, including copyright and AI
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⭐ 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...
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...
New ITC/Bectu, Equity and WGGB Handbook | ITC Independent Theatre Council
The 2025 Handbook has arrived! It has a lot of information in it and is designed to be a non-contractual supplement to your FWA agreements. What’s new about this handbook? Unlike the previous handbook...
www.itc-arts.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
⭐ 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...
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”
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”
November 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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”
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!
Apologies for any inconvenience and thanks for bearing with us!
November 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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!
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...
Find out more, including our response:
writersguild.org.uk/report-sound...
Report sounds alarm on impact of pandemic on new plays - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
A new report has examined programming on UK stages since the Covid pandemic. The British Theatre Consortium report, British Theatre Before & After Covid, examines 2019, the last full year before …
writersguild.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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...
Find out more, including our response:
writersguild.org.uk/report-sound...
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...
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...
Winners and Shortlists
The winners and shortlists for The British Audio Awards - aka The Speakies
www.thebookseller.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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...
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...
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...
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🏆 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...
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...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Novelists worried AI could replace them, Cambridge report finds
A Cambridge report says about half of those surveyed think AI could
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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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!
Join your union!
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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!
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
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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
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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
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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...
www.thestage.co.uk/news/mark-ry...
Mark Rylance and Harriet Walter call for storytelling to tackle climate crisis
Actors including Mark Rylance and Harriet Walter have backed an open letter calling for the cultural sector to play a bigger role in tackling the climate crisis
www.thestage.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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...
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...
royalcourttheatre.com/stories/nati...
Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme Launches | Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre and Jerwood Foundation today announce the Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme. Designed to support UK-wide investment and risk
royalcourttheatre.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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...
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-...
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-...
WGGB member networks - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Writers from under-represented writing groups can meet, network, share experiences and discuss issues relating to writing and the creative industries in a safe space, thanks to WGGB’s series of member...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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-...
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...
It's something WGGB has long campaigned on + members affected by these issues can contact us in confidence
filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...
Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination: Diverse and marginal groups…
The Film and TV Charity's latest Looking Glass Deep Dive - focusing on workplace bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
filmtvcharity.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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...
It's something WGGB has long campaigned on + members affected by these issues can contact us in confidence
filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...
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"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
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
Cydnerthedd i weithwyr Creadigol | Resilience 4 Creatives
Sut i fod yn wydn yn amgylchiadau heriol / How to be resilient in our busy, non-stop world.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
"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
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
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
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
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
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WGGB stands in solidarity with the @gamesworkers.co.uk members fired by @rockstargames.com