Why should you join? Here's what the OWPG provides:

Website
Publishers use our website when seeking writers and photographers to hire. Each Guild member has their own page on the site, with samples of written and/or photographic work that can be updated at any time.

Promotion
Regular bulletins are sent by the Guild to over 1000 media and PR contacts in the UK and worldwide. These are the people who hire writers and photographers. This is your chance to tell them what you have to offer.

Communication
We publish Outdoor Focus, a full-colour quarterly members' journal, full of news, advice and tips: writing and photography in the outdoors, helping you improve your skills or understand of the market, and more.

Forum
The Guild operates an on-line discussion forum so members can ask questions, provide answers, share knowledge or simply chat in real time (and virtual space).

Networking
The Guild provides contact with other writers, photographers and outdoor professionals - a great source of information and inspiration, the chance to build collaborations, or just an opportunity to 'talk shop' .

Professional opportunities
Our membership also includes many editors and publishers - a great opportunity to learn about up-coming projects or discuss work possibilities.

Mutual Support
The opportunity to share views and experiences with fellow professionals, in an occupations that can sometimes be isolating.

Information
Market events, trade shows, press trips and other useful leads are regularly notified to members.

Discounts
Guild members can arrange travel, accommodation, books, maps and outdoor gear at free or reduced rates with our commercial contacts.

Membership card
The OWPG press card opens many doors, both in UK and overseas.

Press passes
Dedicated press passes for particular UK organisations are available to Guild members.

Professional services
Guild members are eligible for free accountancy advice. Also available is legal advice both informal and - if necessary – official sources.

Expert advice
The Guild is a pool of knowledge. Many members offer advice on their specialist subjects (eg, tax, copyright, rights of way, national parks) to other members free of charge.

Awards
The Guild present annual Awards for Excellence to members, covering both writing and photography.

Annual Dinner & Gatherings
Members meet annually for the Guild's annual dinner, AGM and prize presentation. In addition, smaller informal gatherings are organised in various parts of the UK.