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
We're back up and running folks!
We are now closed as scheduled, and will be reopening Monday morning. Have a great weekend all!
Heads up! 🚨 Our members' area will be closed this weekend from Friday at 6PM to Monday at 9AM. If you urgently need to use your online account, please do so outside of these hours.
January 26, 2026 at 9:38 AM
We're back up and running folks!
We are now closed as scheduled, and will be reopening Monday morning. Have a great weekend all!
Heads up! 🚨 Our members' area will be closed this weekend from Friday at 6PM to Monday at 9AM. If you urgently need to use your online account, please do so outside of these hours.
January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We are now closed as scheduled, and will be reopening Monday morning. Have a great weekend all!
We welcome the progress made by the Government in appointing a Freelancer Champion, which has been one of our long-standing campaign goals. We look forward to contributing to the work ahead and hope to see a suitable appointment made swiftly.
January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
We welcome the progress made by the Government in appointing a Freelancer Champion, which has been one of our long-standing campaign goals. We look forward to contributing to the work ahead and hope to see a suitable appointment made swiftly.
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Thank you again to @alcs.co.uk for championing authors’ works by collecting money from around the world when someone copies or uses our work. It’s payment day soon thanks to their achievements.
January 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Thank you again to @alcs.co.uk for championing authors’ works by collecting money from around the world when someone copies or uses our work. It’s payment day soon thanks to their achievements.
We’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for this year’s #EducationalWritersAward, alongside the @societyofauthors.bsky.social! All six books are incredible examples of creative educational writing for readers aged 11-18.
Congratulations to the shortlist! Read more: www.alcs.co.uk/news/educati...
Congratulations to the shortlist! Read more: www.alcs.co.uk/news/educati...
January 22, 2026 at 10:43 AM
We’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for this year’s #EducationalWritersAward, alongside the @societyofauthors.bsky.social! All six books are incredible examples of creative educational writing for readers aged 11-18.
Congratulations to the shortlist! Read more: www.alcs.co.uk/news/educati...
Congratulations to the shortlist! Read more: www.alcs.co.uk/news/educati...
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We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 2026 #BranfordBoase Award, recognising the year's outstanding debut writers for children AND their editors 👏#kidlit #booksky
Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support.
branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-longlist/
Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support.
branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-longlist/
January 21, 2026 at 8:38 AM
We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 2026 #BranfordBoase Award, recognising the year's outstanding debut writers for children AND their editors 👏#kidlit #booksky
Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support.
branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-longlist/
Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support.
branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-longlist/
The longlist for the 2026 @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social is here!
We're proud to sponsor this award which celebrates the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children. 📚
Congratulations to this amazing selection of authors and editors! 👏
We're proud to sponsor this award which celebrates the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children. 📚
Congratulations to this amazing selection of authors and editors! 👏
January 21, 2026 at 10:54 AM
The longlist for the 2026 @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social is here!
We're proud to sponsor this award which celebrates the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children. 📚
Congratulations to this amazing selection of authors and editors! 👏
We're proud to sponsor this award which celebrates the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children. 📚
Congratulations to this amazing selection of authors and editors! 👏
Heads up! 🚨 Our members' area will be closed this weekend from Friday at 6PM to Monday at 9AM. If you urgently need to use your online account, please do so outside of these hours.
January 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Heads up! 🚨 Our members' area will be closed this weekend from Friday at 6PM to Monday at 9AM. If you urgently need to use your online account, please do so outside of these hours.
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Hurrah for PLR! 🥳Ewald Arenz takes the lead as my most borrowed author this year... Translators, don't forget to register your books for both PLR and @alcs.co.uk including ebooks and audiobooks 💙📚
#LibrariesRock #PLRday #tinyjoys
#LibrariesRock #PLRday #tinyjoys
January 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Hurrah for PLR! 🥳Ewald Arenz takes the lead as my most borrowed author this year... Translators, don't forget to register your books for both PLR and @alcs.co.uk including ebooks and audiobooks 💙📚
#LibrariesRock #PLRday #tinyjoys
#LibrariesRock #PLRday #tinyjoys
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Revealing the 2026 #InformationBookAward longlist! These 29 outstanding information books encourage curiosity and wonder. #Schoollibrarians: register to take part in the #IBABookClub for your chance to win books and shadow the judging process: bit.ly/49T8gMi #awards #BookSky #EduSkyUK 🙌
Information Book Award: Announcing the 2026 Longlist
Announcing the IBA longlist and the 2026 book club opportunity for schools
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January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Revealing the 2026 #InformationBookAward longlist! These 29 outstanding information books encourage curiosity and wonder. #Schoollibrarians: register to take part in the #IBABookClub for your chance to win books and shadow the judging process: bit.ly/49T8gMi #awards #BookSky #EduSkyUK 🙌
Yesterday, Liz Kendall and Lisa Nandy gave an update on the progress of the AI and Copyright Consultation.
We're encouraged to see the Government recognise the response of the creative sector, as well as acknowledge the vital importance of authors having control over and reward for their work.
We're encouraged to see the Government recognise the response of the creative sector, as well as acknowledge the vital importance of authors having control over and reward for their work.
January 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Yesterday, Liz Kendall and Lisa Nandy gave an update on the progress of the AI and Copyright Consultation.
We're encouraged to see the Government recognise the response of the creative sector, as well as acknowledge the vital importance of authors having control over and reward for their work.
We're encouraged to see the Government recognise the response of the creative sector, as well as acknowledge the vital importance of authors having control over and reward for their work.
We’re delighted to announce this year’s longlist for the @rsliterature.bsky.social V.S Pritchett Short Story Prize! Congratulations to everyone listed, the winner will be announced at the #ALCSAwards. Read here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/longlist-for-for-v-s-pritchett-short-story-prize-2026-announced/
January 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
We’re delighted to announce this year’s longlist for the @rsliterature.bsky.social V.S Pritchett Short Story Prize! Congratulations to everyone listed, the winner will be announced at the #ALCSAwards. Read here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/longlist-for-for-v-s-pritchett-short-story-prize-2026-announced/
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.