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The professional
and emerging,
the procrastinators,
the deadline-chasers,
the re-writers,
the in-the-flow ones.
We know you. We are you.
And without us,
there is no film, no play,
no drama, no comedy.
No story.
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What’s new?
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Watch: Elaine Walsh and Daragh Goan from ‘Green from Script to Screen’
How writers, as part of their business models, can devise and develop stories with climate, sustainability, and environmental issues very much in mind.
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Keeping WGI Membership Accessible
Dear writers, At our recent AGM, a member suggested we might consider raising our fees, given they’ve stayed the same since 2018. The proposal was carefully discussed at Board level, and it was ultimately decided that the fees will remain unchanged across all tiers. Keeping membership fees…
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Zebbie Awards 2026 Gallery
We are delighted to share with you photos from the night…
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“NEVER WRITE FOR FREE”
That’s what we always tell you… Then guess what? We only went and broke our own golden rule by asking carers and parents to submit a paragraph to secure a place at an upcoming event! It feels like we got this one wrong; the last thing busy carers…
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Watch: Script Biz 2026
We were delighted to host Script Biz on 8th April 2026 – a special one-day hybrid business skills development for writers seminar, supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme. This was the second year of WGI’s new initiative which aims to…
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Keep an eye on upcoming deadlines for funding, submissions and competitions here.
Looking for a writer?
If you’re an established, credited producer seeking a writer and you wish to request access to our Writing Talent In Ireland Directory, you can register here.
If your registration is approved you will receive confirmation. Please allow 1 – 3 weeks for confirmation of approval. Approval is at the discretion of the WGI. The WGI will not enter into discussions or provide explanations regarding approval.
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WGI gratefully acknowledges the support of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Coimisiún na Meán.