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INDEXThe Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)
1 year, 11 months ago - Tina Walker
Hi everyone,
Has anyone been a member of or used the services of The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)?
https://writersguild.org.uk/about/
I'm a screenwriter, with a background in script development in-house at a production company, and I've recently gone freelance. I'm not represented by an agent.
Is the WGGB worth joining? I understand that they can provide help with contracting and other paperwork. However, their membership is really expensive. I feel the price of membership isn't supportive of screenwriters, so I just wanted to check what other people might have to say before joining.
It would be great to get advice from anyone here who might know other ways to access this kind of support (without breaking the bank).
Thanks,
Tina
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1 year, 11 months ago - Julian Friedmann
I think that it depends how you use your membership. They have events for members many of which have been excellent. I dont need them I am an agent) but I do write and find it worthwhile. And they do have contract advice available. To me it is a no-brainer.
1 year, 11 months ago - Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Yes - Julian - I agree and have 9 different scripts on the go - all different genres - and am still looking for an agent… Two are complete and ready to go.
1 year, 11 months ago - Peter Spencer
Hi Tina,
I'm a full member. The membership rates are banded according to income earned from writing, because some years writers may earn very little from writing. The contract vetting service is helpful, I've attended events and screenings, and of course you are part of something with thousands of others. They of course play a part in negotiating rates with the BBC etc. Best of luck with your writing. Regards, Peter
1 year, 11 months ago - Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
I’m only an associate member so pay a DD of only £9 pm and they are very friendly with advice. You only have to pay mega if you have sold a script for mega, then become a full member, so don’t panic!
1 year, 11 months ago - David Hughes
I was a member of WGGB and called upon their services when a producer (for whom I was writing a script, negotiated by my then-agent) went to work for the agent (!), creating an obvious and enormous conflict of interest. I contacted the WGGB for advice, and they immediately, unhesitatingly and vocally backed... the agency and producer.
Make of that what you will.
1 year, 11 months ago - Tina Walker
Thanks everyone! This has been so helpful :)
Tina