ALCS @ALCS_UK

We're the Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society. We've been championing writers and making sure they get paid for secondary uses of their work since 1977 alcs.co.uk London Joined May 2009

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

3 months ago

Happy #ALCSDay! Thanks for the kind messages, we're not posting here much these days but do come say hello and celebrate with us if you're on Bluesky bsky.app/profile/alcs.c…

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

3 months ago

@KatyaTaylor @Donna__McLean Sorry you're having trouble logging in, Catherine. Are you able to try another browser? Statements are still being sent out so it doesn't mean you won't hear from us

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Did you know there are some exceptions to copyright for certain purposes? In practice though, they're narrower than you might think. Find out more by watching the video below 📑

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

New year, new look, same ALCS! Our core mission remains unchanged, but we’re updating our visual identity to better reflect who we are and the writers we represent.

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Hope you all had a great festive period, our office is back open! 🫡

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Our offices are now closed until Friday 2 Jan, we'll respond to all enquiries when we're back at our desks! 🎅

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

The final day of #ALCSAdvent! Wishing our members and partners a happy holiday from everyone at ALCS! We hope you’ve enjoyed looking back at our highlights and here’s to a brilliant 2026!🎄

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Day 23 of #ALCSAdvent! Last month, we held our 47th Annual General Meeting in London, where we updated members on our progress, voted on resolutions and announced the winners of the ALCS Board Director elections! You can read about proceedings here: alcs.co.uk/news/agm-and-b…

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Day 22 of #ALCSAdvent! This year, we attended two receptions of the All Party Writers Group, which represents the interests of writers in Parliament. You can read about the latest event here: alcs.co.uk/news/all-party…

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

In September, ALCS Honorary President Maureen Duffy was awarded the inaugural RSL Pioneer Prize by the Royal Society of Literature, which is awarded to women who are “trailblazers in their field”. Congrats Maureen! #ALCSAdvent

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Day 20 of #ALCSAdvent! In August, we followed up our reception in York by meeting ALCS members in Edinburgh on a gloriously sunny day. Thank you to everyone who came and made the day so special! ☀️

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Day 19 of #ALCSAdvent! In September, we spoke with BAFTA-winning comedy writer Steve Stamp who shared fascinating insights about his writing process. Read the interview here: alcs.co.uk/news/my-writin…

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

This year, we paid out an incredible £47.5 million to our members, the highest ever amount in a single year! We hope to keep up our momentum in 2026. #ALCSAdvent 🎁

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Day 16 of #ALCSAdvent! We're delighted to have reached 130,000 members this year! Thank you to each and every one of you who makes what we do possible 🫶

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Day 15 of #ALCSAdvent🎁. We had a busy summer attending many events that celebrated amazing authors, including the @BranfordBoase Award! We're proud to sponsor this award for outstanding debut novels for children and young people, that recognises both author and editor.

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Ed Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex

6 months ago

It’s time for the UK government to rule out an AI copyright exception. Stand up for British creatives, and pave the way for an AI industry that can thrive without exploiting millions of people. My piece in today’s Times thetimes.com/business/techn…

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

Day 14 of #ALCSAdvent 🎁. We were proud to once again sponsor @CarnegieMedals which celebrates children’s writing and illustration. This year’s winner was debut author Margaret McDonald for her novel Glasgow Boys! You can read our interview with her here: alcs.co.uk/news/interview…

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6 months ago

Day 13 of #ALCSAdvent! We sat down with best-selling author, journalist and broadcaster Sathnam Sanghera, whose book ‘Stolen History’ was nominated for the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award 2024 📚. Read our interview with him here: alcs.co.uk/news/my-writin…

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ALCS @ALCS_UK

6 months ago

After campaigning for a Freelancer Commissioner, we are delighted that this year the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced it will appoint a ‘Creative Freelance Champion’. We’re currently working with others in the sector to help shape the role!