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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

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Joined May 2009
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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/techno…
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We’re looking forward to the All Party Parliamentary Writers Group winter reception @HouseofCommons later today Always a good opportunity to discuss pressing issues affecting writers, including copyright and AI
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Delighted to have been elected to the board of @ALCS_UK with a particular brief to work on how AI and technology affect writers. Thank to all those who voted for me. Looking forward to getting down to sticking up for human creators ✊
ALCS (@ALCS_UK) profile pictureALCS@ALCS_UK27 Nov 2025
ALCS Chair Tim Clement-Jones: "Since its founding in 1977, ALCS has been guided by the principle of "no use without payment" and we believe this is as pertinent as ever in the age of AI"
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How are novelists and publishers experiencing AI’s impacts❓ Join us next week (20 Nov) for the launch of a new report on how GenAI is impacting the publishing industry. Hear from @ginasue, @clemi_collett, Kate Mosse, and @ALCS_UK. Book now ➡️ mctd.ac.uk/events/generative…
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Am so grateful to ALCS for over 25 years of payments for my books!
ALCS (@ALCS_UK) profile pictureALCS@ALCS_UK11 Nov 2025
In our September distribution, our biggest source was licences for schools from the Copyright Licensing Agency! Take a look at some of the other top sources along with more facts and figures from the recent distribution: alcs.co.uk/news/september-20…
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Writers, get ‘money for free’ from @ALCS_UK ✍️ Submit details of your work in mags and journals by 30 NOV to get paid for secondary uses (members get free ALCS membership) Visual artists see @DACSforArtists londonfreelance.org/fl/2511a…
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One of our favourite photos from the 2025 #BranfordBoaseAward! We can't wait to celebrate more debut authors next year. Publishers, make your submissions for the 2026 award by the end of this month #writing #editing branfordboaseaward.org.uk/20…
A photograph of the debut authors shortlisted for the 2025 Branford Boase Award, left to right: Ash Bond, James Fox, Margaret McDonald, Ashley Thorpe, Amie Jordan, Ashley Hickson-Lovence

ALT A photograph of the debut authors shortlisted for the 2025 Branford Boase Award, left to right: Ash Bond, James Fox, Margaret McDonald, Ashley Thorpe, Amie Jordan, Ashley Hickson-Lovence

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The Ruth Rendell Award 2026 is now open for nominations of authors who use their platform and skill to champion literacy development for children and/or adults. Find out more and take 5 minutes to celebrate an author: literacytrust.org.uk/about-u…
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In September, we distributed £15.4m to authors, publishers, and visual artists through our Member organisations (@PLSlicensing, @ALCS_UK, @DACSforArtist & @picsel_org). For insights into CLA & the creative ecosystem: bit.ly/3P4UlrI #CreativeEcosystem #Copyright #CLA
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Use of the ‘F’ word this morning…Fairness! Cracker of an episode ⁦Kate Mosse & @SashaL_Smith⁩ ⁦@reteach_uk⁩ ⁦@ALCS_UK⁩ ⁦@thecursedchick⁩ 🎧 hear all about End Sexism in Schools Report & Kate’s new 📕 Feminist History For Every Day Of The Year 💥
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Big news: We’ve unveiled Go All In, the brand identity for the National Year of Reading 2026, in collaboration with @educationgovuk. #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading
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"Recent #BranfordBoaseAward shortlists have highlighted significant shifts of direction in writing for children. We look forward to finding fresh voices in the submissions & stories we haven’t read before." Julia Eccleshare Submissions open now #kidlit branfordboaseaward.org.uk/20…
Graphic with photographs of the last four winning authors of the Branford Boase Award Margaret McDonald, Nathanael Lessore, Christine Pillainayagam, Maisie Chan. The BBA is awarded to the author and editor of the outstanding debut novel for children. The image also features sponsors' logos, ALCS and Walker Books.

ALT Graphic with photographs of the last four winning authors of the Branford Boase Award Margaret McDonald, Nathanael Lessore, Christine Pillainayagam, Maisie Chan. The BBA is awarded to the author and editor of the outstanding debut novel for children. The image also features sponsors' logos, ALCS and Walker Books.

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The #BranfordBoaseAward opens for submissions today and we are delighted to announce this year's panel of judges! Anjali Patel, Katherine Woodfine, Stephen Dilley and winner of the 2025 Branford Boase Award, Margaret McDonald. 🌟 branfordboaseaward.org.uk/20…
Graphic with photographs of the four judges of the Branford Boase Award. Anjali Patle, Katherine Woodfine, Margaret McDonald and Stephen Dilley. It also features logos of ALCS and Walker Books who sponsor the Branford Boase Award.

ALT Graphic with photographs of the four judges of the Branford Boase Award. Anjali Patle, Katherine Woodfine, Margaret McDonald and Stephen Dilley. It also features logos of ALCS and Walker Books who sponsor the Branford Boase Award.

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Delighted that @melaniedawnjon1 @histassoc & Dan Lyndon Schools History Project will be my guests 🎧 on the @reteach_uk History Podcast tomorrow @ALCS_UK ‘What can your subject association do for you?’
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Thanks ALCS 🙂 So nice to get a little something . @ALCS_UK
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A timely reminder to add my new book to my ALCS account! 📚
ALCS (@ALCS_UK) profile pictureALCS@ALCS_UK24 Sep 2025
Today, we pay £11,588,572 to 31,487 members in 78 countries. A huge thank you to our writer members who contribute so much to society, and make these payments possible 🥳
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#gratitude I'm not quite sure why or how, but this year I've received five ton or £500, roughly, from @ALCS_UK Thank you for all you do for us indigent scribblers!
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I've just downloaded my statement from @ALCS_UK . If you're an author or contribute words or images to publications, do have a look at joining. The twice-yearly payments are very welcome!
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The 2025 Published Shortlist! It was not easy wittingly down to just 7 titles, but here they are. Glorious, playful, yet knowing - these novels are smashing it in the humour department #CWIP #shortlist #published #wittywomen#litaward #wittywriter #prize #CWIPprize
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In July, we distributed £2.8m to authors, publishers, and visual artists through our Member organisations (@PLSlicensing, @ALCS_UK,@DACSforArtist & @picsel_org). For insights into CLA & the creative ecosystem: bit.ly/3P4UlrI #CreativeEcosystem #Copyright #Licence
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