The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain

It negotiates collective agreements governing writers’ contracts and covering minimum fees, advances, repeat fees, royalties and residuals, rights; credits, number of drafts, script alterations and the resolution of disputes. These cover ITV, BBC TV and radio, film and theatre.

The Guild advises members on all aspects of their working lives. This includes contract vetting, legal advice, help with copyright problems and representation in disputes with producers, publishers or other writers. Regular events are organised for members.

UK Writer is the Guild’s quarterly magazine, free to members, containing features about professional writing and news about the Guild. Every Friday the Guild sends an email to members containing up-to-the-minute news items, work and learning opportunities, and details of forthcoming performances, broadcasts or publication of members’ work.

The Guild’s website, www.writersguild.org.uk provides news and information about writing and the texts of collective agreements.

The Guild lobbies the UK Government and European Commission on issues including copyright, broadcasting policy, arts subsidies and censorship. The Guild makes a point of highlighting the importance of writing for children in all media.