WGGBScotland

Twitter feed for the Scottish Branch of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain.

[Stand up for College Support Staff @kelvin_save]

Over 20 low paid mostly women workers with approx 100 years service meet with high paid kelvin college leaders today to hear proposals to make some redundant, cut salaries by 20% and slash a vital community service. Please retweet. Support Community Lèarning Development workers.

[WGGBScotland @ScotlandWggb]

More great resources for #writers and reasons for joining us! Check them out: https://t.co/k52xqMQQAX.

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

The latest in our series of best-practice guides for #writers + those who work with them are:

🔷'Showrunning in the UK'

🔷'Playwrights and Theatres During the Covid Closure'

You can find these + more in the resources section of our website 👇

https://t.co/KUtzOrEkxI

[Creative Scotland @CreativeScots]

We're looking for a Literature Officer to come and join our wonderful Literature and Publishing team 🙌🏻

Read all about the role and download the application form on our website: https://t.co/ASNdFH6FfV

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

During #Covid19 our free Zoom events have included

🔷Writing for children's TV, comedy, podcasts + videogames
🔷Showrunning
🔷Breaking down barriers for BAME + disabled writers
🔷Discussion series with acclaimed writers

What would you like to see next?

https://t.co/u3WhN09Y2f

[WGGBScotland @ScotlandWggb]

This should interest #writers in Scotland and USA on Thursday 25 March. Full details to register at https://t.co/DQE10Hv6fX.

[SCGeopoetics @SCGeopoetics]

America has a rich tradition of geopoetic writing - the creative expression of the #Earth - from Walt Whitman to Thomas Wolfe, Rachel Carson to Joy Harjo. Poets/educators @LauraHopeGill & @kudzutelegraph will discuss Geopoetics Appalachia 25 March: https://t.co/Qg44u8NftQ Plse RT

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

WGGB worked with @BAFTA + @BFI to develop the original principles to address bullying, harassment + racism in the screen industries.

This new employer action list + service from @FilmTVCharity marks the next step in this vital work 👇

[WGGBScotland @ScotlandWggb]

Solidarity with Forth Valley College lecturers on strike today from #writers in Scotland! We support your just cause. #collegesneedlecturers @EISFela @eisforthvalley @EISUnion @JGKelly2015

[Roz Foyer @RozFoyer]

Solidarity to all those standing up for justice at Forth Valley College. Please show them your support! #collegesneedlecturers

[WGGBScotland @ScotlandWggb]

It seems the Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers was only open for 4 hours yesterday so great was the demand.

[Creative Scotland @CreativeScots]

ℹ️ Following high demand, applications are now closed for the Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

As trade unionists, we stand against the epidemic of male violence + the inequality that underpins it.

We demand safety. We demand justice. We demand equality.

Read a joint union letter that WGGB has signed:

https://t.co/TgckYzro1K

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

📢Good news for #audio #drama #writers

WGGB has negotiated an above-inflation increase of 1% on minimum fees payable under the union’s agreement with the BBC

Read the full story👇

https://t.co/LYlnCV9jv5

[WGGBScotland @ScotlandWggb]

Another great resource for #writers & #screenwriters from @TheWritersGuild - @DavidNWriter on #TheArtofScreenAdaptation! Have you joined us yet?

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

At our event yesterday with @CreativEssntls, BAFTA-winning screenwriter, best-selling novelist + WGGB member @DavidNWriter was interviewed by #TheArtofScreenAdaptation author
@alistairwriter

If you missed it, the video is now on our YouTube channel 👇

https://t.co/T33ckK61vo

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

We support @The_TUC + all the #unions campaigning for fair pay for NHS staff.

Retweet to show your support.

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

Are you a #playwright #screenwriter #audiodramatist #videogames #writer #author or #poet?

Then help us make your case to MPs!

Come along to our open Zoom session Mon 15 Mar (1pm) to tell us in confidence how #Brexit or #Covid have affected your work 👇

https://t.co/BJGNzS9A62

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

We often get asked: Why should I join WGGB?

If you're a #writer, we're your #union + the more members we have the stronger we become.

But there are loads of great benefits too + we've put together this handy chart (please help spread the word!) 👇

https://t.co/jxgb4JRtj8

[Edinburgh City of Literature @EdinCityofLit]

A great chance to hear Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart in conversation with James Crawford, thanks to @PublishScotland on March 24. Reserve a place now to hear the author of Shuggie Bain talk about his publishing journey: https://t.co/38pyFvt3bb

[WGGBScotland @ScotlandWggb]

What goes on in #Hollywood also goes on in the UK film & television industry. That's why @TheWritersGuild campaigns for #freeisnotanoption. #Writers - this thread is well worth a read! You're not alone.

[The Writers' Guild @TheWritersGuild]

“I’m a member because the Guild uses the collective voice of its members to work behind the scenes to help writers win better deals."

@RexObano on why he's a member of WGGB.

Read more👇

https://t.co/I9VhAVBLkS