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
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...
writersguild.org.uk
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
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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.
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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...
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...
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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...
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
www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk
Book Prize | Comedy Women In Print
Comedy Women In Print is the UK and Ireland's first comedy literary prize, aiming to recognise, celebrate and encourage witty women authors.
www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Congratulations to all the winners of the Comedy Women in Print Prize - WGGB is proud to support once again!
www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk
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...
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...
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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...
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...
More authors booked for events at the British Library are pulling out in solidarity with our striking members
#BritishLibraryonStrike
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
#BritishLibraryonStrike
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Stephen King’s son among writers boycotting British Library event in solidarity with striking workers
King’s son, Joe Hill, joins V Castro and Keith Rosson in withdrawing from the Tales of the Weird festival this weekend in support of industrial action
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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
📍 Filming in Leeds w/c 5 January 2026 (expenses covered)
📅 Deadline: 21 November 2025
October 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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
📍 Filming in Leeds w/c 5 January 2026 (expenses covered)
📅 Deadline: 21 November 2025
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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
October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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...
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...
Shaping your game narrative - WGGB lightning talks
YouTube video by Writers' Guild of Great Britain
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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...
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 screening is offered by a third-party + check your ebulletin for details, including how to RSVP
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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 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-...
Members need to register their place by 29 October at 11am
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...
writersguild.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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-...
Members need to register their place by 29 October at 11am
writersguild.org.uk/wggb-member-...