Full Membership
Full Membership entitles you to Guild publications, phone advice, free contract vetting service, membership of the Guild’s pension scheme, full voting rights and a name and credits listing on this website’s Find a Writer database.
To be a Full Member you must have had at least one professional contract for writing in terms at or above the Writers’ Guild minimum terms.
The cost of Full Membership is £150 + 1% of earnings from writing over £15,000 up to a maximum fee of £1,500.
Download an application form for Full Membership (PDF file). It is possible to pay by cheque or by Direct Debit (PDF file).
Benefits
Contract vetting
As a Full Member of the Guild you are to our free vetting service for any contractual matter related to your writing.
Support and advice
Writing can be an isolated profession. As a Full Member of the Guild you will receive the full backing of a professionally run trade union including advice from our experienced office staff.
Pension scheme
Full Members are eligible to join the Guild’s pension scheme and to get pension contributions from employers including the BBC and ITV. Full details can be obtained from the Guild office.
Find A Writer listing
All Full Members can register their name and credits on this website’s Find a Writer database.
Weekly e-bulletin
Every member of the Guild with email receives a weekly e-bulletin containing writing opportunities and news from the Guild office.
UK Writer magazine
Our quarterly magazine is free to members, with interviews, news, comment and feature articles about all aspects of professional writing.
Events
The Guild organises regular events for members. These are a chance to hear from established writers and other people in the industry and an opportunity to meet and socialise with other Guild members.
Cannes accreditation
Full Members of the Guild are entitled to accreditation at the Cannes Film Festival.
Discounts
Many theatres and cinemas offer discounts to Guild members.
WGAw joining fee waived
WGGB members who are eligible for membership of the Writers Guild of America, East do not have to pay the joining fee.