FAQs

These are the questions most frequently asked by people contacting the Guild office.

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1	Can I get my new contract vetted?
2	Can you tell me more about the Guild pension scheme?
3	What are the standard writers’ fees for TV, Film and Theatre?
4	How do I copyright my script and please can I have some information about copyright?
5	Who can I register my script with?
6	How do I get an agent or publisher? Where can I find a list of writers’ agents? Can you recommend an agent or publisher? Does the Guild act as an agent or publisher or production company?
7	Can you give me information on how to become a writer?
8	Does the Guild provide a script reading service?
9	Can you give me some advice on script writing courses?
10	Do you have any information about stand-up comedy or speech writing rates?
11	How do I join the Guild?
12	How can I get funding for my project?
13	Can you give me some information about getting my script optioned?
14	Can you give me the contact details for various different writers?
15	What is the procedure to submit progamme ideas to TV production companies?
16	How do you write a treatment?
17	Do you do credit arbitration?

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