The Australian Writers’ Guild continues to fight against unfair treatment of writers both for the writers’ sake and in support of a healthy industry. We are negotiating new industrial terms and conditions and have developed a new range of model contracts and minimum recommended terms and conditions. We are launching a brand new service for members in 2010 to up the ante on contract negotiations and adherence. Solidarity is going to be fundamental to winning these battles. Support the guild that works hard for you and your fellow writers, and call on our services to fight for what you are worth.

In joining with other writing professionals, you will be contributing to the health of Australian performance writing culture and all its' communities. Without the support and advice of the Guild over the past almost 50 years, many successful writers would never have had the chance to develop the careers they now cherish.

Levels of Membership

The AWG has a number of membership levels for performance writers. Full members are performance writers who have produced work and are entitled to the full range of services provided by the AWG. Emerging writers without the required amount of produced work can apply for Associate membership of the Guild and can make use of a number of our services and networking opportunities and apply for the many initiatives we run throughout the year. We also have student, senior and overseas membership.

Full Membership

To qualify for full membership you must have had your performance writing produced.
For film, theatre and radio you must have at least 50 minutes of produced work, television writers must have 45 minutes. For any other form of performance writing please contact the AWG National Office for more information.

Some of the benefits of AWG Full Membership

• Model contracts and standard rates for film, television, theatre and new media.
• In-house legal and industrial advice   
• Professional networking opportunities
• Script registration and advice
• Script assessment
• Seminars, workshops and conferences
• Information, news and special offers via E-Bulletins and Storyline
• Australian Writers’ Guild Authorship Collecting Society (AWGACS)- collecting and distributing monies owed to Australian writers from the broadcast of their works in Europe and the UK

One-off Joining Fee $185

Annual Membership

* Note: Monthly and Quarterly payments must be made for a minimum of 12 months.

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Associate Membership

Associate Membership is available for un-produced writers or writers with produced work beneath the minimum stated for full membership.

This level of membership is perfect for emerging writers looking for support and craft development opportunities and the chance to network other writers and members of the industry. Associate membership of the AWG is a fantastic way of becoming part of the writing community while you're looking for your big break.

Some of the benefits of AWG Associate Membership

• Industrial & Legal Advice (6 hours per annum , valued at $350 per hour)
• Access to agreements, rates and other important documents
• Standard agreements include: Options, Co-writing & employment contracts
• Eligibility for writing competitions, prizes and initiatives
• A wide range of Industry Events as well as discounts and giveaways.
• Writing and Professional Resources
• Script Registration Service
• Script Assessment Service
• Access to industry information through Storyline and our fortnightly electronic newsletter

One-off Joining Fee $120

Annual Membership

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Student Membership

To qualify for student membership you must be able to provide proof of enrolment in either a full time course in any subject or a part-time performance writing course. 

Some of the benefits of AWG Student Membership

• Access to agreements, rates and other important documents

• Standard agreements include: Options, Co-writing & employment contracts
• Eligibility for writing competitions, prizes and initiatives
• A wide range of Industry Events as well as discounts and giveaways.
• Writing and Professional Resources
• Script Registration Service
• Script Assessment Service
• Access to industry information through Storyline and our fortnightly electronic newsletter

 One-off Joining Fee Waived for Student members

Annual Membership $85

Please contact the AWG

Affiliate Members

 If you are member of an affiliated organisation  (SPAA, ADG, ASA, MEAA etc.) and are claiming the 25% discount off your fees, please contact head office on 1300 552 228.

Unfinancial/Lapsed Membership

If your AWG membership is not current and you no longer have access to the Members area, please contact head office on 1300 552 228 to renew your membership.