The submission from the Writers’ Guild TV Committee to the BBC Trust review of how money is spent on the production of the corporation's portfolio of continuing dramas.

In defence of the Digital Economy Bill

By Bernie Corbett, General Secretary of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain.

Writers' Guild AGM - call for nominations and motions

This year’s Writers’ Guild AGM takes place on Friday 4 June 2010.

FSE/IAWG first joint communiqué

The Federation of European Screenwriters and International Association of Writers' Guilds have issued their first joint communiqué.

Reorganisation threat to Public Lending Right

Writers' organisations contact Minister to express concern.

Guild response to The Bill being axed

Assurances demanded on replacement drama.

Writers' Guild response to BBC announcement

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain has issued its response to today’s announcement by Mark Thompson, Director-General of the BBC.

The future of BBC radio drama

Radio 4 Commissioning Editor for Drama, Jeremy Howe, outlines his plans.

WGGB General Secretary advert

To comply with trade union legislation the post of General Secretary must be advertised every five years.

Have your say on the skills needs of the literature sector

Creative & Cultural Skills is inviting writers, literature development workers and others across the literature sector to contribute to a new plan to develop the skills needs of the industry.

Go-ahead for product placement

Guild responds to new government plans.

Writing For Publication

Philip Monks reports from the West Midlands Writers' Guild Branch event.

Save scripted television content

Introducing the Writers' Guild's topic for the Performers' Alliance Parliamentary Reception, by Gail Renard.

Google Book Settlement - decision time

If you want to opt out, opt back in or file an objection, you must do so by 28 January.

Writers' Lab @ Bolton

The University of Bolton is developing a writer's programme in association with a number of production companies in the North West

UNI-MEI campaign against digital theft

UN-MEI, the global media, entertainment and arts union, has launched a campaign against digital theft.

Product placement consultation

The Guild's response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport consultation.

The Tinniswood and Imison Radio Awards 2010

Producers invited to submit entries.

Guild Comedy Award for Linehan

Graham Linehan was presented with the Ronnie Barker Writers' Guild of Great Britain award at the Comedy Awards in London.

MP seeks to save Silver Street

John Hemming MP tables Early Day Motion requesting BBC re-think on Asian Network soap.

David Edgar's tribute to Andrew Davies

At the Writers' Guild Awards on Sunday, Guild President, David Edgar, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Andrew Davies.

Writers’ Guild Awards 2009

The winners of the 2009 Guild Awards were announced at a ceremony in London on 29 November.

British Comedy Awards

Shortlists announced; winners to be announced on December 12th.

Writers' Guild condemns Silver Street axing

Guild says BBC Asian Network soap must be reprieved.

West Midlands survey results

Results into a survey of training needs.

We start from here

Gail Renard reports from the first World Conference of Screenwriters.

World Screenwriters Declaration

At its conclusion in Athens, the first World Conference of Screenwriters has issued a World Screenwriters Declaration.

National Theatre Wales

National Theatre Wales has announced its first year programme.

Screenwriters' Festival 2009

Piers Beckley reports from the Screenwriters' Festival.

Writers' Guild Awards 2009 shortlists

Guild announces shortlists covering TV, theatre, film, radio and video games.

Tinniswood and Imison Radio Award winners

The Writers' Guild and the Society of Authors have announced the results of their prestigious annual radio drama awards.

Working With Writers - a good practice guide for TV programme makers

A new publication from the Guild's TV Committee.

Guild's guide to screenwriting to be launched

New good practice guide calls for writers and producers to be partners not enemies.

Screenwriters' Festival 2009

The fourth Screenwriters' Festival will be running from Monday 26th October to Thursday 29th October this year.

Radical TV Drama Before and During Thatcher

Festival at BFI Southbank will screen many modern classics - discount for Guild members.

Citizens' Coalition for Public Service Broadcasting

New organisation in defence of public service broadcasting.

Frank Deasy 1960-2009

Screenwriter and Guild member Frank Deasy has died at the age of 49.

Troy Kennedy Martin 1932-2009

Troy Kennedy Martin, one of the most influential British screenwriters, has died at the age of 77.

World Conference of Screenwriters

The first ever World Conference of Screenwriters will take place in Athens on November 6th and 7th.

EU statement on digital books and copyright

EU Commissioners issue a joint statement on issues relating to book digitisation in Europe.

WGGB membership survey

Guild members are invited to give their views of the services the union offers.

Corbett criticises film merger proposal

Writers' Guild General Secretary, Bernie Corbett, has criticised the proposed merger of the BFI and UK Film Council.

Copyright Code revised

The Alliance for the Protection of Copyright (APC) has published a newly updated Code of Practice.

Arts Council England's Theatre Assessment

Findings published of first major review since 2001.

Guild agrees increases in radio rates

BBC minimum rates for drama increase by 1.4%.

Ofcom's Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Annual Report

First run UK-originated PSB spending and output down 15% since 2004.

Writers’ Guild Awards 2009 – call for nominations from Guild Members

Closing date for nominations is 28 August.

European Union Prize for Literature

The names of twelve European authors to receive the first ever European Union Prize for Literature have been announced by the European Commission.

Tinniswood and Imison Radio Awards shortlists

The shortlists have been announced for this year's Tinniswood and Imison Radio Awards.

Notice for all members working with Creative Partnerships

Sample agreement now available to download.

BBC approach to talent

Guild responds to an email from the BBC.

Extreme pornographic writing

WGGB reply to The House of Lords' proposed amendment on extreme pornographic writing.

Showcomotion

Jayne Kirkham reports from the sixth annual Showcomotion Children's Media conference.

Free tax guidance

HW Fisher & Company have produced a free tax guide for authors and journalists and are offering free tax advice to Guild members.

Gender bias

American study suggests that female playwrights face discrimination.

Thoughts on Digital Britain

Responses to Lord Carter's long-awaited report.

Vamps, Vixens and Feminists

Tracy Brabin reports from a conference on gender equality organised by Sphinx Theatre Company.

William Jones (1953–2009)

A tribute to the renowned Welsh scriptwriter who died earlier this year.

Screenlit Festival of Film, TV and Writing

Andrew Cooper introduces the first ever Screenlit Festival in Nottingham.

Guild AGM report

Full member subs to raise; Robert Taylor is elected Chair.

Writing by committee

Gail Renard explains the background to the upcoming launch of the Guild’s TV Good Practice Guide.

Newsjack's open call for submissions

New topical BBC radio comedy show looking for sketches.

Copycats? Digital Consumers in the Online Age

New report highlights prevalence of illegal downloading.

Google Books Settlement - time to state your claim

Further advice from the Guild for members affected by US court settlement.

State aid for screenwriting

The Federation of Scriptwriters in Europe calls for script development funding.

Multilingualism In Drama

Othniel Smith reports from a Guild event at Sherman Cymru, Cardiff

Sony Radio Academy Awards

Winners announced for prestigious radio prizes.

Guild backs Project Canvas

Support for joint venture between the BBC, ITV and BT.

Survey of playwrights

Responses invited as part of Arts Council research into working conditions.

BAFTA TV Awards winners

The winners have been announced of the 2009 BAFTA TV Awards.

BBC Writers' Academy and Comedy College

The BBC is inviting applications for two if its main new writing initiatives.

Proposal for a digital rights agency

Guild submits response to government discussion paper.

Guild concern over BBC's rejection of Churchill play

Reports suggest that radio broadcast of Caryl Churchill's Seven Jewish Children rejected over fears that it would threaten the BBC's impartiality.

Guild response to Digital Britain report

Comments on the government's outline plans for the transition to a 'digital economy'.

Product placement ban maintained

Culture Secretary refuses to change the rules.

Copyright - the future

Guild submits response to the Intellectual Property Office's consultation.

Slumdog Millionaire's Oscar triumph

Eight awards, including Best Film and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) for Simon Beaufoy.

7 on 7 - radio sketch writers wanted

A new opportunity for radio sketch writers.

Google Book Settlement site live

Authors affected by American deal can register on website.

New Kindle raises copyright query

Concern over 'text-to-speech' function.

BAFTA Film Awards 2009

Success for UK writers, including for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Competition Commission blocks Project Kangaroo

Proposed video on demand (VOD) venture between the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 will not go ahead.

ITV cuts back on dramas

The Bill cut to once a week; Heartbeat and The Royal not recommissioned.

Saving Kids’ TV

Jayne Kirkham responds to Ofcom’s Second Public Service Broadcasting Review.

Harold Pinter 1930-2008

Tributes paid to one of the great post-War writers.

Performers' Alliance Parliamentary Lobby

Guild representatives join those from Equity and the Musicians' Union to lobby MPs.

Comedy Award for Renwick

Screenwriter David Renwick won the Ronnie Barker Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award at the British Comedy Awards on Saturday night.

Ofcom’s Second Public Service Broadcasting Review

The Guild has submitted a paper as part of the consultation on Ofcom’s Second Public Service Broadcasting Review - Phase 2: preparing for the digital future.

Alfred Bradley Bursary Award

Radio drama competition for writers in, or from, the North of England who are new to BBC radio drama.

BAFTA Children's Awards

Alison Hume wins Writer award for Summerhill.

Response to EU Green Paper on copyright in the knowledge economy

Guild cautions against exceptions and limitations to copyright.

Will Project Kangaroo fly?

Proposed video-on-demand service faces numerous challenges.

WGGB supports French protest

Guild support for French writers' opposition to the proposal to remove advertising from France Télévisions.

Brits triumph at International Emmy Awards

British writers behind numerous winners.

Guild Awards 2008 winners

David Croft and Jimmy Perry given Lifetime Achievement Award.

Australian Guild attacks Screen Australia guidelines

The Australian Writers’ Guild has expressed alarm at Screen Australia’s draft guidelines covering development support and production financing.

ITV adopts product placement code

ITV and independent TV producers have signed up to a code of conduct that will come into place if the government decides to permit placement during TV shows win government approval.

Waterstone's cancels poetry reading following Christian Voice protest threat

A reading by poet Patrick Jones has been cancelled after threats of protests by the campaigning organisation, Christian Voice.

Radio sketches wanted

The BBC is inviting radio sketch writers to submit work for the new series of Recorded For Training Purposes.

Bond breaks box office record

£15.4 million taken in UK over first weekend.

Google Books settlement could transform publishing

The Guild is seeking ways to get money for UK writers following a settlement in a New York courtroom that looks set to transform publishing.

Tinniswood and Imison winners

Radio Awards won by Stephen Wyatt and Adam Beeson.

Breton writers condemn Cardiff sale of antique books

Support for campaign by Welsh writers and academics.

New ministers at DCMS

Barbara Follett and Stephen Carter join the team.

Theatre and Politics: A Playwright's Agenda

Othniel Smith reports from the event organised by the Guild's Welsh Branch at Sherman Cymru.

BBC promtion for Stephenson

Ben Stephenson is new Controller, Drama Commissioning as Jane Tranter moves on.

WGA Videogame Writing Awards

The Writers Guild of America West and East are calling for submissions for their second annual Videogame Writing Awards.

WGGB Theatre Encouragement Awards 2008

Winners announced of fourth annual awards from the Guild's Theatre Committee.

Rowling wins copyright case

US court rules against publication of Potter Lexicon.

Arts Council England Theatre Assessment 2008

Arts Council England is inviting contributions for its Theatre Assessment 2008

Radio drama rates 2008

New rates for writers available for download.

Tinniswood and Imison Awards shortlists

WGGB and Society of Authors announce 2008 shortlists for radio awards.

Gareth Miles wins £10,000 book prize

Guild member heads the Welsh-language category of the prestigious Wales Book of the Year Awards 2008.

Reality writing

The Writers Guild of America West is targeting the new series of hit talent show American Idol to highlight the poor working conditions for writers.

Save the Children, as part of its Rewrite the Future campaign, is inviting all writers to sign up to a joint letter demanding that world leaders take action to ensure all children have the opportunity to attend school.

ITV's drama and comedy priorities

Commissioners have revealed what they are looking for from programme makers.

Writing Film

Olivia Hetreed introduces new Draft Screenwriters' Guildines from the Writers' Guild.

Next generation iPlayer launched

New features include integration of radio programming.

Screenwriters' Festival 2008

There's still time to book tickets for the third annual Screenwriters' Festival in Cheltenham, 1-3 July.

BBC announces online TV archive plans

Dedicated web page for every episode of every show.

Guild agrees rates increase with TNC theatres

The Guild has agreed an increase of 2.75% for rates for writers working with TNC theatres.

AGM 2008

New criteria for Full Membership agreed by Guild AGM.

Moffat to take helm at Doctor Who

Steven Moffat will be lead writer for 2010 series.

Writing for romance

Naomi MacDonald reports on the Writers' Guild and DACS getting together for an evening of romance.

World Service drama

Guild complains about decline in commissions.

BAFTA for Moffat

Steven Moffat wins Best Writer at BAFTA Craft Awards.

Online guidelines

Guild publishes guidelines for writing online drama and other content

BAFTA TV Awards winners

Writers to the fore on TV's big night.

BBC Drama Series Writers Academy

Applications invited from writers with at least one professional contract.

BAFTA Craft awards

Nominations for the BAFTA Television Craft awards have been announced.

Arthur C. Clarke: 1917-2008

Legendary science fiction writer dies at the age of 90.

Anthony Minghella 1954-2008

Anthony Minghella, a WGGB member for the past twenty years, has died at the age of 54.

The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition

The 2008 Bruntwood Playwriting Competition for The Royal Exchange is inviting entries.

BBC Comedy College launched

Writers with some track record in comedy invited to apply.

HBO backs Ladies' Detective Agency

13-part series ordered in partnership with the BBC.

Lords reject Springer case

Christian Voice blasphemy petition thrown out.

The Met Film School Training Scheme

Writers with some professional experience invited to apply for new Skillset-funded development scheme - closing date 10th March 2008.

Oscar for Suzie Templeton

British animator Suzie Templeton has won an Oscar for Best Short Animated Film for her version of Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf (co-written with Marianela Maldonado).

The Guild goes to Downing Street

Gail Renard, Chair of the Guild's TV Committee, reports on a reception for women in trade unions.

BBC dramas on iTunes

Top BBC dramas are being made available for sale on iTunes for the first time.

Euro Film Awards credits

European Film Academy will mention screenwriters in all outgoing materials.

BAFTA Film Awards 2008

British screenwriters honoured.

US strike is over

92.5% vote to return to work.

US writers to vote on strike

Three month dispute could end on Wednesday.

Guild campaigns against Public Lending Right funding cut

Department for Culture, Media and Sport urged to reconsider.

Arts Council England announces final funding decisions

Arts Council England (ACE) has published the final decisions on who will get what until 2011.

Nominations sought for Meyer-Whitworth Award

£10,000 Award is UK's richest annual playwriting prize.

Andy Burnham is new Culture Secretary

Purnell moves on, and former Chris Smith adviser takes over.

'No confidence' after Arts Council cuts

British theatre has delivered a resounding vote of no confidence in Arts Council England.

Moxie Makers - The Big Pitch 2008

Moxie Makers, a "micro studio" managed by Ipso Facto Films, has launched The Big Pitch 2008.