Candidate Membership

Candidate Membership entitles you to Guild publications, phone advice and access to our free contract vetting service.

Candidate Membership is open to any writer who has not yet had at least one professional contract for writing in terms at or above the Writers’ Guild minimum terms.

The cost of Candidate Membership is £100 per year.

Download an application form for Candidate Membership (PDF file). It is possible to pay by cheque or by Direct Debit (PDF file).

Benefits

Contract vetting

As a Candidate Member you are entitled to free expert legal advice about any contractual matter related to your writing.

Support and advice

Writing can be an isolated profession. As a Candidate Member you will receive the full backing of a professionally run trade union including advice from our experienced office staff.

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.

Discounts

Many theatres and cinemas offer discounts to Guild members.