There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Guild of Food Writers. These include:
- Interacting with a large and diverse group of professional food journalists, broadcasters and authors at Guild events and via online forums.
- Being listed in the Guild’s detailed and searchable Guild Member Directory. This directory acts as a showcase for members’ varied talents and allows others to learn about your work and expertise.
- Receiving one-on-one mentoring from an established Guild member through the Guild’s renowned Mentorship Scheme.
- Broadening your knowledge of food and food writing through Guild-organised discussions, workshops, forums, comparative tastings and visits. Further information about members and their professional endeavours is shared via an exclusive monthly newsletter.
- Gaining access to the password-protected Members’ Area of this site, which contains details of the Guild’s Fellowship Fund and other bursaries, as well as discounts, some considerable, offered to Guild members by various companies and organisations.
- The opportunity to influence the future of the Guild by volunteering as a special officer or standing for election to the committee.
- Receiving profession support and guidance from the Guilds Member Services committee member, including access to an annually updated pay survey.
Want to join the Guild of Food Writers?
To join the Guild of Food Writers, simply complete our online application form. If you have any questions about the process you can contact our Administrator on admin@gfw.co.uk.