So far, discussions have been based around a simple discussion document designed to set the ball rolling and provoke ideas.

Read this discussion document to see our initial thoughts.

This basic document has already provoked a wide and varied response from a number of freelance professionals within the industry. Read some of these responses from other freelancers, and you'll see just how powerfully and widely this document has struck a chord.

BECTU representative Martin Spence has also commented on our initiative, setting out the union's position with regard to freelancers. We've posted his comments here.

When you have read these documents - why not visit the forum to have your own say?