The Writers' Guild

WGGB members can get free advice on a variety of contract, copyright + workplace issues, incl. bullying, harassment + discrimination, even if you've signed a confidentiality clause or NDA. We will NOT take action without consulting with you Email: [email protected]

V concerning reading in this new report from @FreelancersMake Action to tackle low pay + free work, late payment of freelancers + improved protections for freelancers against discrimination, bullying + harassment are just some of the issues WGGB is lobbying + campaigning around…

Why contracts for writers are important, how they can protect you, what they should (and should not!) include, and how you can improve them Join our Senior Organiser John Sailing in this free online workshop for WGGB members 30 July, 12-2pm Register 🔽 forms.office.com/pages/response…

We're concerned the Gov has announced a deal with Open AI at the same time it is convening working groups to find a way forward that works for creatives + big tech This announcement brings into question the Gov's impartiality in these discussions, at a time when OpenAI is facing…

.@bectu are coordinating a Union Bloc for London Trans+ Pride this Saturday 26 July If you would like to join and take part please email [email protected] who can provide you with the details

WGGB has been invited to expert working group meetings hosted by the Government commencing on 16 July which will include representatives of the creative and AI sectors. Creators' rights must be at the forefront in discussions on copyright and AI and we'll keep members posted

The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026 + Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026 are now out! What’s more, WGGB members can get 25% off these and other @Writers_Artists publications Head over to our Members’ area for the discount code: writersguild.org.uk/members-area/b…

Good to see WGGB mentioned in this Guardian story about WeTransfer today We're pleased to see that WeTransfer has responded to the backlash, provided clarity + said it will not use customers’ data to train AI systems Read more: theguardian.com/technology/202…

This sadly reflects what our members tell us - that bullying, harassment + discrimination are rife in the TV + other creative industries It's something we've long campaigned around + will continue to do so. WGGB members affected by these issues can contact us in confidence for…

Following a backlash this week about changes to WeTransfer’s Terms of Service, we're pleased to see that WeTransfer has responded to complaints, provided clarity about the issue + said that it will not be using customers’ data to train AI Read more: writersguild.org.uk/we-transfer/

Congratulations to all the #writers who made the @CWIPprize longlist - announced today! You can find full details about the Comedy Women in Print Prize and view all the longlists here: comedywomeninprint.co.uk

Over 10,000 people have signed this @ArtsMindsCmpgn open letter to @bphillipsonMP + @lisanandy calling for all children to have access to the arts Add your name here 🔽 actionnetwork.org/forms/open-let…

Our report, Freelance and Forgotten: A Report on Worker Exploitation in Scotland's Creative Industries, shows the alarming levels of bullying, harassment, and mistreatment of Scotland's arts industry workers. Exclusive in @Sunday_Mail with @HRwritesnews dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-…

It was great to talk to writers at our Manchester summer meet-up @rxtheatre yesterday - thanks to everyone who came along!

V worrying news and the BBC needs to provide clarity as a matter of urgency as well as consult with the relevant unions theguardian.com/media/2025/jul…

We welcome this new report, which highlights the issues facing Black workers in UK television, particularly in relation to career progression It highlights many of the concerns raised by our members and we will continue to challenge broadcasters and producers on this…

We welcome the news that the Employment Rights Bill will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements that silence workplace harassment and abuse, something that is sadly rife in our creative industries gov.uk/government/new…

We’re talking writers’ rights in Parliament this evening at the All Party Parliamentary Writers Group summer reception