ALCS
@alcs.co.uk
We're the Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society. Nobody else in the world does exactly what we do. We've been championing writers and making sure they get paid for secondary uses of their work since 1977
www.alcs.co.uk
www.alcs.co.uk
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 📑
January 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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 📑
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.
Our core mission remains unchanged, but we’re updating our visual identity to better reflect who we are and the writers we represent.
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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.
Our core mission remains unchanged, but we’re updating our visual identity to better reflect who we are and the writers we represent.
Hope you all had a great festive period, our office is back open! 🫡
January 2, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Hope you all had a great festive period, our office is back open! 🫡
Our offices are now closed until Friday 2 Jan, we'll respond to all enquiries when we're back at our desks! 🎅
December 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Our offices are now closed until Friday 2 Jan, we'll respond to all enquiries when we're back at our desks! 🎅
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!🎄
December 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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!🎄
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: www.alcs.co.uk/news/agm-and...
December 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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: www.alcs.co.uk/news/agm-and...
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: www.alcs.co.uk/news/all-par...
December 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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: www.alcs.co.uk/news/all-par...
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! ☀️
December 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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! ☀️
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: www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...
December 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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: www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...
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 🎁
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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 🎁
Day 17 of #ALCSAdvent! Back in July, we had the privilege of meeting some of our members at a reception in York. Thank you for the warm welcome we received!
December 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Day 17 of #ALCSAdvent! Back in July, we had the privilege of meeting some of our members at a reception in York. Thank you for the warm welcome we received!
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 🫶
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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 🫶
Day 15 of #ALCSAdvent🎁. We had a busy summer attending many events that celebrated amazing authors, including the Branford Boase Award! We're proud to sponsor this award for outstanding debut novels for children and young people, that recognises both author and editor.
December 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Day 15 of #ALCSAdvent🎁. We had a busy summer attending many events that celebrated amazing authors, including the Branford Boase Award! We're proud to sponsor this award for outstanding debut novels for children and young people, that recognises both author and editor.
Day 14 of #ALCSAdvent 🎁. We were proud to once again sponsor the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social, which celebrate children’s writing and illustration. This year’s winner was @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social for her debut novel Glasgow Boys! Read our interview with her here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/intervi...
December 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Day 14 of #ALCSAdvent 🎁. We were proud to once again sponsor the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social, which celebrate children’s writing and illustration. This year’s winner was @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social for her debut novel Glasgow Boys! Read our interview with her here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/intervi...
Day 13 of #ALCSAdvent! We sat down with best-selling author, journalist and broadcaster @sathnam.bsky.social, whose book ‘Stolen History’ was nominated for the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award 2024. Read our interview with him here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Day 13 of #ALCSAdvent! We sat down with best-selling author, journalist and broadcaster @sathnam.bsky.social, whose book ‘Stolen History’ was nominated for the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award 2024. Read our interview with him here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...
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! 🖊️
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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! 🖊️
We're back up and running!
Our members' area is currently closed, we hope to reopen again very soon. Thanks for your patience!
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We're back up and running!
Our members' area is currently closed, we hope to reopen again very soon. Thanks for your patience!
December 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Our members' area is currently closed, we hope to reopen again very soon. Thanks for your patience!
Day 11 of #ALCSAdvent! In June, we attended the ALCS-sponsored CLiPPA awards where Colette Hiller was announced as the winner. Hiller won for her collection ‘Colossal Words for Kids’ where she defines in rhyme 75 ‘colossal’ words that children can use in their everyday lives 📖
December 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Day 11 of #ALCSAdvent! In June, we attended the ALCS-sponsored CLiPPA awards where Colette Hiller was announced as the winner. Hiller won for her collection ‘Colossal Words for Kids’ where she defines in rhyme 75 ‘colossal’ words that children can use in their everyday lives 📖
Day 10 of #ALCSAdvent! In March, we were delighted to appoint Lord Tim Clement-Jones as Chair of the ALCS Board, who brings extensive political experience and expertise in areas like intellectual property, technology and AI.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Day 10 of #ALCSAdvent! In March, we were delighted to appoint Lord Tim Clement-Jones as Chair of the ALCS Board, who brings extensive political experience and expertise in areas like intellectual property, technology and AI.
Day 9 of #ALCSAdvent! Throughout the year, our staff took part in team days where we discussed ideas for the future of ALCS and participated in professional growth workshops. We’re proud to have such a fantastic team and we can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us!
December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Day 9 of #ALCSAdvent! Throughout the year, our staff took part in team days where we discussed ideas for the future of ALCS and participated in professional growth workshops. We’re proud to have such a fantastic team and we can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us!
Day 8 of #ALCSAdvent! We were proud to support the National Reading Championship Quiz hosted by the @literacy-trust.bsky.social! Our team had the exciting role of choosing the winner of the Copyright Challenge poster competition and presenting the award to the winner 🏆
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Day 8 of #ALCSAdvent! We were proud to support the National Reading Championship Quiz hosted by the @literacy-trust.bsky.social! Our team had the exciting role of choosing the winner of the Copyright Challenge poster competition and presenting the award to the winner 🏆
Day 7 of #ALCSAdvent! Earlier this year, we submitted a response to the government consultation on AI and copyright. We insisted on the need for transparency, argued against a copyright exception, and shared guidance to help our members have their say 📣
December 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Day 7 of #ALCSAdvent! Earlier this year, we submitted a response to the government consultation on AI and copyright. We insisted on the need for transparency, argued against a copyright exception, and shared guidance to help our members have their say 📣
Day 6 of #ALCSAdvent! In April, we joined
@societyofauthors.bsky.social outside Meta's offices to protest the use of pirated works to train their AI models. We'll continue working with our partners to ensure creators' voices are heard in the year ahead!
@societyofauthors.bsky.social outside Meta's offices to protest the use of pirated works to train their AI models. We'll continue working with our partners to ensure creators' voices are heard in the year ahead!
December 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Day 6 of #ALCSAdvent! In April, we joined
@societyofauthors.bsky.social outside Meta's offices to protest the use of pirated works to train their AI models. We'll continue working with our partners to ensure creators' voices are heard in the year ahead!
@societyofauthors.bsky.social outside Meta's offices to protest the use of pirated works to train their AI models. We'll continue working with our partners to ensure creators' voices are heard in the year ahead!
In March, we had the privilege of interviewing renowned author, Dame Pat Barker! Read our interview below, where we discuss her journey to becoming a writer, the themes she explores in her work and what advice she has for aspiring writers. ✍️ #ALCSAdvent
www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...
December 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In March, we had the privilege of interviewing renowned author, Dame Pat Barker! Read our interview below, where we discuss her journey to becoming a writer, the themes she explores in her work and what advice she has for aspiring writers. ✍️ #ALCSAdvent
www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/my-writ...