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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 1h

WGGB, as part of the Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions, stands in solidarity with journalists across Reach PLC facing redundancies announced by the publisher in September

Read the full solidarity statement 🔽

Yellow and blue graphic with title page - BEAU solidarity statement with Reach Journalists

The Broadcasting, Entertainment and Arts Unions send a message of solidarity to journalists across Reach plc in the face of cuts announced by the publisher in September. Journalists at the company have proven their dedication, talent and passion time and time again, yet have been informed that across Reach, over 300 jobs will be cut with 600 journalists at risk.

BEAU recognises the immense contribution of journalists and journalism in upholding democracy and is gravely concerned by recent proposals, even with plans to create some new posts. Journalists’ role in holding our politicians to account and scrutinising policies to ensure the public can make informed decisions whilst exercising their right to democratic participation must never be understated. As our unions stand in full solidarity with NUJ members at this time, we urge Reach to lead with greater transparency on its use of artificial intelligence both now and in the future, recognising that AI can never be a substitute for journalism.

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Florencia Minuzzi @flom.bsky.social · 2h

Members and non-members are invited to this set of lightning talks on the specific needs of different game forms, featuring the wonderful @kimmacaskill.bsky.social, @flipdock.bsky.social, @thewizardlockwood.bsky.social, @rosebehar.bsky.social and chair Ben Sabin!

Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 1d

Shaping your game narrative - 15 October

Join our expert panel of games writers/narrative designers for this free online series of talks + Q&A, sponsored by @articydraft.bsky.social

Non-members welcome too!

Find out more + register:

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Photo of the speakers from left to right: Kim MacAskill, Will Aryitey, George Lockett, Rose Behar and chair Ben Sabin

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 21h

Still time to grab a ticket for 'Imperfect storms - new work from East Anglian writers' hosted by our East Anglia Branch at Norwich Theatre this Thursday (9 October), 7pm, tickets £3.50-£5.50

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Imperfect Storms: New Work from East Anglian Writers

Another show of exciting new writing by East Anglian members of the Writers Guild of Great Britain. Between them the writers have credits in TV, film, theatre, radio, fiction, comedy, poetry and video...

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 1d

Shaping your game narrative - 15 October

Join our expert panel of games writers/narrative designers for this free online series of talks + Q&A, sponsored by @articydraft.bsky.social

Non-members welcome too!

Find out more + register:

forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Anthropic class action - an update

The settlement website is now live + includes comprehensive information about the case + settlement, including a searchable tool to see if your books are included in the settlement + a claim form

Find out more 🔽

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Anthropic settlement website – update for writers - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

Following on from our update for writers last month about the Anthropic class action in the United States, the settlement website is now live and can be found here. The …

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 20d

Solidarity with our sister union in the States

Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 20d

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.
As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree.
Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich.
Silencing us impoverishes the whole world.
The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 21d

The Comedy Women in Print shortlists are out today - congratulations to all the nominated writers 👋🏆

Find out more here:

www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk/2025-prize

2025 Prize | Comedy Women in Print

The UK's 2025 comedy literary prize for unpublished and published writers.

www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 22d

As the Prime Minister prepares to meet President Trump during the state visit, WGGB has joined over 70 of the UK’s leading creators + creative orgs in signing an open letter demanding the Government explains its failure to protect the rights of UK copyright holders

writersguild.org.uk/creators-ai/

WGGB joins creators in demanding Prime Minister protects copyright - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

As the Prime Minister prepares to meet President Trump during the US state visit, WGGB has joined over 70 of the UK’s leading creators and creative organisations in signing an …

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 22d

We've had lots of questions about the Anthropic case in the US, so we've put together an update/guidance

We'll continue to keep members updated + if you have any questions, you can contact [email protected]

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Anthropic case - an update - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

We have had lots of enquiries about the Anthropic case in the US so we’ve put together an update and some guidance below. Background and latest developments This is a class …

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to our new President Jack Thorne for his Emmy wins 👏 🏆

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Emmys 2025: full list of winners

Adolescence, Severance, Hacks and The Studio lead award tally with surprise win for Somebody Somewhere

www.theguardian.com

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks to all our members who came to our AGM today - it was great to see so many of you there!

Read our round-up of all the news, including motions, elections + more:

writersguild.org.uk/wggb-agm-cat...

WGGB AGM - catch up on all the news - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

WGGB members from across the UK joined us for our 2025 AGM today (12 September), which took place online for the sixth year running. Opening the meeting, WGGB Chair Emma …

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 26d

Jack Thorne has been named the new president of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain 👇

Jack Thorne announced as president of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain

The playwright and screenwriter replaces Sandi Toksvig in the role and said that he was taking up the post as writers face "the battle of our lives"

www.thestage.co.uk

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 26d

We're delighted to announce that Jack Thorne is the new President of the WGGB

Jack takes on the role from Sandi Toksvig who is stepping down after 6 years, the maximum term a President can serve under union rules

The announcement has been made at our AGM today

writersguild.org.uk/president/

Blue flyer with photo of Jack Thorne holding a placard and a quote from Jack: "I think the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain is a union to be hugely proud of. I was proud of it from the outside and I'm delighted to now fight for it from the inside. And I do think we're about to be in the battle of our lives"

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 26d

It’s our online AGM today – virtual doors open at 10am for a 10.30 start

Members who registered have been emailed a Zoom meeting link – check your Junk/Spam!

If you haven't received your Zoom link email [email protected]

Find out more here:

writersguild.org.uk/agm-2025/

WGGB AGM 2025 - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

All WGGB members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Friday 12 September 2025 from 10.30am (virtual doors open at 10am). To maximise member participation, we are holding the …

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 29d

It's our online AGM this Friday + a reminder that members need to register in advance in order to receive the Zoom meeting link

Full info here:

writersguild.org.uk/agm-2025/

WGGB AGM 2025 - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

All WGGB members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Friday 12 September 2025 from 10.30am (virtual doors open at 10am). To maximise member participation, we are holding the …

writersguild.org.uk

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 29d

📢 Playwrights working under our agreement with the Royal Court, RSC and National Theatre will see a 3.25% rise on minimum fees, backdated to 1 April 2025

Read the full story and view the rate card 🔽

writersguild.org.uk/3-25-rates-r...

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 29d

We'll be sharing more info/details in coming days

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Sep 8

More info to come in coming days!

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Sep 8

Anthropic has agreed to pay affected authors a record $1.5 billion in a settlement, following its use of pirated books to train its AI. We'll share more details with members in the coming days

authorsguild.org/news/what-au...

What Authors Need to Know About the $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement - The Authors Guild

Today, Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle claims that it downloaded pirated books to train its AI systems—the largest U.S. copyright settlement in history. The parties in Bartz v Anthropic...

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're at TUC Congress in Brighton this week

Find out more, including how to follow live

writersguild.org.uk/wggb-at-tuc-...

WGGB at TUC Congress 2025 - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

WGGB is once again at TUC Congress, taking place this year from 7-10 September in Brighton. Congress is the policy-making body of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and motions are proposed and discussed...

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Sep 4

All WGGB members are invited to our online AGM on Friday 12 September and registration is now open

Members have been sent an email with the registration link and you can find more info here:

writersguild.org.uk/agm-2025/

Blue and white flyer with photos of members voting. The flyer repeats information from the post

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Sep 3

Read some analysis by writer and performer Dr Kay Stonham on why, when it comes to comedy writing, men still dominate the landscape

www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/09...

Men STILL dominate comedy writing : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

Men STILL dominate comedy writing - Almost no progress made since landmark '11%' study

www.chortle.co.uk

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Sep 1

A final reminder that the ballot for contested seats on the WGGB Executive Council closes this Friday (5 Sep)

Full and Life Members are eligible to vote and you can find out further info here:

writersguild.org.uk/agm-2025/

WGGB AGM 2025 - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain

All WGGB members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Friday 12 September 2025 from 10.30am. To maximise member participation, we are holding the AGM virtually once again. The …

writersguild.org.uk

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hi Lou - if you'd like to drop a line to [email protected] we can provide more info

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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · Aug 27

A CEO bragged that he gets "extremely excited" at the thought of firing people and replacing them with AI.

There is an alternative to letting tech bros control AI.

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