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Protecting writers' copyright since 2002. Copyright registration & script reading/coverage. Approved by the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain & Final Draft Inc.

Joined January 2015
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As it’s World Audio Drama Day I thought I’d share my BBC Radio play Close Enough to Touch, about the tragic sinking of the submarine HMS Thetis in Liverpool Bay in 1939, with the loss of 99 lives. It was the first play I ever wrote. tinyurl.com/CloseEnoughToTou…
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⭐The 2026 Big Break Screenwriting Contest features top industry pros from Bellevue, Heroes and Villains Entertainment, Producerst + many more! The Big Break Screenwriting Contest Early Bird Deadline is April 27th. Enter now: hubs.ly/Q049DdGR0
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The final chapter. Creator Steven Knight discusses Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man: a WWII thriller, ghost story, and father-son reckoning for Tommy Shelby. Streams March 20.Check out our exclusive Interview with Steven: hubs.ly/Q0483Mqh0
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The RSC welcomes the announcements made today by @DCMS and the embedding of capital investment in the funding model for arts organisations. Read our full response here 👉 rsc.org.uk/news/our-response…
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‼️ Ditch rigid New Year’s resolutions! This anti-resolution guide can help screenwriters build sustainable writing systems, hit deadlines, and improve craft all year: hubs.ly/Q03_TxBq0 #screenwriting #screenwritinggoals #antiresolution #screenwritingtips
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Day 7 of #ALCSAdvent! Earlier this year, we submitted a response to the government consultation on AI and copyright. We insisted on the need for transparency, argued against a copyright exception, and shared guidance to help our members have their say 📣
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I bought one item from Temu ages ago. Since then they've sent me shopping suggestions every single day. Today it's a teleprompter and a mandolin. It's like being in the middle aisle at Lidl without having to leave the house. @shoptemu @LidlGB
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Lights, camera… intellectual property! 🎭 In southern Malawi, secondary school students are learning about intellectual property through song, dance and theater
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From NIGHTCRAWLER to ROMAN J. ESQ, to VELVET BUZZSAW & now ANDOR, Dan Gilroy knows how to cut through industry mythology & focus on what actually works! Check out Gilroy's top 10 screenwriting tips to apply to your own writing: hubs.ly/Q03y22Xl0 #screenwritingtips
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In a new blog, Neil Turkewitz asks the question, “Who gains, and who loses, when we allow #AI models to be trained on creative works without consent?” Read more here: bit.ly/3TW4UPS
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Dream of writing for TV? Whether you’ve got an idea for a hit series or want to join a writers' room, this guide’s for you! Here are 5 actionable steps to take to become a TV writer: hubs.ly/Q03kX2n60 #screenwriting #screenwritingtips #tv #tvwriting
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If you're looking for information on rates and rights for writers, you've come to the right place! Visit the 'Get support' section of our website to find out more: writersguild.org.uk
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Writer's Block and the Refrigerator booksbywomen.org/writers-blo… by @JudyLannon1
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🎫 Still time to grab a free ticket for this event next week!
Meet this year's shortlisted #TinniswoodAward writers at our free online event, to find out how their shortlisted scripts came into being + the challenges they faced along the way 3 April, 5-6pm, Zoom Find out more and register 🔽 forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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Devastating news for the writing community, a huge blow to our members who write for River City, to loyal audiences, and another serious erosion of continuing drama Read our statement in full on the cancellation of @bbcrivercity from 2026 writersguild.org.uk/river-ci…
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The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable. Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below. alcs.co.uk/news/your-rights-…
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Just one week left to help us shape a policy that works for world class creative industries & AI innovators. We need to hear from a wide range of voices about what would strike the right balance. Have your say [link]: gov.uk/government/consultati… Closes- 25 Feb 2025.
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This week I spoke in favour of amendments strengthening copyright protections for creatives in the Data Bill. #AI #GAI @TheWritersGuild #NewTricks #copyright #IP #scraping
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The Government’s proposed plans on copyright and AI will weaken writers' copyright protections and allow AI companies to use creators' work without permission or payment. But we are fighting back! Join us by submitting a response to the Government's consultation on copyright and AI by midnight next Tuesday (25 Feb) We've provided a guide to make this easier for you Pls share so we can send a loud message writersguild.org.uk/fight-ba…
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