Full MembershipFull 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.
BenefitsContract vettingAs a Full Member of the Guild you are to our free vetting service for any contractual matter related to your writing. Support and adviceWriting 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 schemeFull 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 listingAll Full Members can register their name and credits on this website’s Find a Writer database. Weekly e-bulletinEvery member of the Guild with email receives a weekly e-bulletin containing writing opportunities and news from the Guild office. UK Writer magazineOur quarterly magazine is free to members, with interviews, news, comment and feature articles about all aspects of professional writing. EventsThe 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 accreditationFull Members of the Guild are entitled to accreditation at the Cannes Film Festival. DiscountsMany theatres and cinemas offer discounts to Guild members. WGAw joining fee waivedWGGB members who are eligible for membership of the Writers Guild of America, East do not have to pay the joining fee. |
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