Writers' Guild of Great Britain

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🏆 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...

2/ As we wait for the Government’s response to its consultation on copyright + AI, it's vital Gov listens to writers, other creators + the UK creative industries, who have spoken with one voice on the need for a model that protects + strengthens copyright in the age of AI

Novelists worried AI could replace them, Cambridge report finds A Cambridge report says about half of those surveyed think AI could

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!
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2/ On European Screenwriters Day, the FSE unanimously adopted a new resolution strengthening member guilds' collective commitment to defending freedom of artistic expression across Europe

Ellie Peers speaks on a panel on AI

Gail Renard (second from left) is re-elected to the FSE board in Berlin, and is pictured with fellow writers from across Europe

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

PJ Hart is pictured in front of a WGGB banner

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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-...

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.

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...

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.

"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.

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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:

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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.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Comedy Women in Print Prize - WGGB is proud to support once again!

www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk

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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

YouTube video by Writers' Guild of Great Britain Shaping your game narrative - WGGB lightning talks

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...

Image shows a still from the film - two of the characters are seated at the end of a jetty under the night sky

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

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...

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-...

Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl | Mental Health First Aid [bilingual form] Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl i leoliadau a sefydliadau Cymru. Ar Ddiwrnod Iechyd Meddwl y Byd 2025, rydym wrth ein bodd yn cyhoeddi partneriaeth newydd rhwng Beacons Cymru a CULT Cymru i hybu Cymorth...

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...

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...

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-...

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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!

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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...