We are the trade union for writers in TV, film, theatre, audio, books, poetry, comedy, animation and videogames – whether you are an established professional writer with credits, or at the very beginning of your career
We work to protect our members’ rights and campaign for a fairer industry (find out more about some of our recent wins here).
Member benefits include:
- Free contract vetting and legal advice
- Access to the WGGB pension scheme (for professional screenwriters and audio writers)
- Free training, exclusive events and film screenings, plus a wide range of industry discounts
- Weekly newsletter featuring writing jobs and competition alerts
Annual membership starts at £218 for Full Members, £119 per year for Candidate Members, £33 per year for Student Members and £330 per year for Affiliate Members (member benefits vary by membership level and you can view the full list here).
Please ensure that you have paid your full year’s subscription before sending through contracts for vetting or seeking legal advice
PayPal payers – please note
We are currently experiencing problems with PayPal which we are working hard to resolve. This means that we are not able to accept payments by PayPal to join WGGB or renew your membership. You can join or renew using credit or debit card or by Direct Debit. Or by contacting our office by email: [email protected] / phone: 0207 833 0777
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.