Thank you to all the intrepid writers who managed to make their way across a slightly chaotic Dublin City Centre to attend Script Biz 2026 in the Liberties last Wednesday. And to those of you who joined us online. Probably a wise move, given the week that was in it.

And a huge thank you and well done to our fantastic speakers. To David, to Jennifer, to Fiona, to Peter, and to Ainslie, we applaud your insight, energy, and sheer expertise… And for making a room full of paranoid writers completely rethink and re-asses every contract we’ve signed, every tax return we’ve filed, every negotiation we’ve had, and the suitability of every workspace we’ve ever written in. And that’s without even mentioning the conversations about AI that were had over coffee!

All six sessions will be available to view on our website in the coming days, and I urge you to check them out.

There will also be follow-up clinics with our experts later in the year.

And just a reminder that the BIA portal opened this afternoon. Please do gather your evidence of artistic practice and contact the Guild should you require proof of membership.   

And finally, submissions for this year’s Zebbie Awards will go live on Film Freeway on Monday. 

Take care of yourselves and each other, 

Ciarán