Our new series of in-person workshops for writers, sponsored by Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society, launched in May 2026 with a session on copyright and contracts in London, led by WGGB Organiser Eleanor Dawson.
It was followed by the following workshops:
- Collaborations and copyright, June, London, led by WGGB Deputy General Secretary Lesley Gannon
- Copyright and factual material, July, London, led by WGGB Organisers Eleanor Dawson and Joe Abel
- Collaborations and copyright, September, Brighton, led by WGGB Deputy General Secretary Lesley Gannon (please note, this workshop was rescheduled – contact [email protected] for further details)
- Developing your creative resilience, September, London, led by psychologist Michelle White
- Copyright and factual material, September, Bristol, led by WGGB Assistant Organiser Joe Abel
- Manage your finances as a freelancer, October, London, led by David Thomas
- Copyright and factual material, October, online, led by WGGB Assistant Organiser Joe Abel
- Advanced copyright and contracts, November, London, led by media lawyer Robert Taylor
- Introduction to copyright and contracts, November, Manchester, led by WGGB Organisers Eleanor Dawson and Niharika Pore
- Working with factual material, November, Manchester, led by WGGB Organisers Eleanor Dawson and Niharika Pore
Future sessions
Keep an eye on your member ebulletin for future sessions or email [email protected]
Allocation of places
Priority will be given to writers from groups currently under-represented in the creative industries.
The training sessions are open to both WGGB members and non-members.
Bookmark this page for further updates!