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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

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Die Booth @diebooth.bsky.social · 8h
Love you guys (truly) I make more from ALCS payments than I do from selling my books, and I appreciate them more than I can say 🖤 (It'll be going towards the bills because I'm broke, but it has certainly cheered me up!)
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 8h
Save it now to spend a little later is probably my approach. Thank you, as it is always a nice surprise
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Mike Ferguson @mferguson-writer.bsky.social · 10h
As ever, thank you. Good wishes to all at ALCS: always a shining light, but more so in these days of take and take and take and other darknesses...
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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 9h
A shout out for @alcs.co.uk (Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society), an entirely beneficial non-profit that collects secondary royalties for writers in the UK. Do sign up if you have books likely sold second-hand. I receive a twice yearly tidy sum.
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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 10h
My six monthly reminder for U.K. academic authors to make sure you’re signed up. Especially if your works are used as teaching materials.
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 10h
Reading makes you more attractive, you heard it here first! Catch the season premiere of Authors’ Matters with Sathnam Sanghera & Pan Macmillan CEO Joanna Prior as they discuss why people are stopping reading and what we can do about it. Watch now: ow.ly/po8y50ZT0ka
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Francesca Simon @francescasimon.bsky.social · 12h
Thank you @alcs!
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Greg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 12h
Thank you! If you’re a writer, sign up — you may be due royalties on your work 👇
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Dr Catherine Bateson @catbateson.bsky.social · 13h
A small but no less appreciated autumn payment from the might @alcs.co.uk - definitely worthy of a little spending treat! Thank you to ALCS for all the work you do - authors and writers if you’re not signed up then get on it!!
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 29/09/2026
Happy distribution! This week we're paying over £12million to over 30,000 writers 🙌🍂 We hope this autumn payment can make a bit of difference to our members - are you saving or spending yours?
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Eamonn Griffin @eamonngriffin.bsky.social · 15h
A compact and bijou @alcs.co.uk payment arrives! It'll be a four-finger KitKat from the newsagent today.
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Gabby HC @scriblit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Oooh, might spend a smidge of mine on an indie game or two and justify it that way
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Marge Simpson: Just Buy It!
Alt: From the Simpsons, Lisa tells Marge to buy a suit she likes, reminding her she doesn't have to rationalise everything. Marge replies 'All right, I will buy it. It'll be good for the economy'
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 29/09/2026
We love to hear when members are spending their ALCS payment on books - keeping the ecosystem in balance 📚🌱
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Elaine Mitchell @elaineamitchell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thank you @alcs.co.uk for today's timely payment. Already gone towards @drgavin.bsky.social fabulous new book on William Morris & His Gardens from @yalebooks.bsky.social. yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...
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William Morris and His Gardens - Yale University Press London
Exploring the gardens of William Morris—Red House, Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott House, and his factory garden at Merton Abbey—and the central role they pla...
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Brunella Longo @brunellalongo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thank you so much! With this September distribution payment I can now cover almost half the cost of my next quarterly dental hygienist session... 😁 but it's okay! Every little helps! And the Sept payment has doubled for me compared to last year so ...all good! Much appreciated 🤑
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Toby Faber @tobyfaber.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Spend, spend spend!
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 29/09/2026
Happy distribution! This week we're paying over £12million to over 30,000 writers 🙌🍂 We hope this autumn payment can make a bit of difference to our members - are you saving or spending yours?
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Paula Knight 🎨✒️♿ @paulaknight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It's @alcs.co.uk payment time. That'll pay for Christmas dinner! Secondary royalties for work that appeared in magazines etc. You join, enter the details, and some money comes out twice per year. Some of my entries go back over 20 years - illustration for Mizz magazine etc. #Illustration #Writing
A screen of my alcs statement email with a yellow letterhead and black writing saying that payments will be made around the 30th of September
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 29/09/2026
The magic money tree is shedding its autumn leaves - how timely 🍁
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Jenny Kleeman @jennykleeman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@alcs.co.uk I love you passionately.
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Dawn McLachlan @deemclachlan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I can’t thank @alcs.co.uk enough for watching over my published works for me. Yet again they’ve managed to find money I didn’t know existed. Easily the best membership I have. Thank you so much!
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Jonathan Emmett @jonathanemmett.com · 28/09/2026
🇩🇪 I've just received my latest statement from @alcs.co.uk, which tells me that – once again – DAS SCHÖNSTE GESCHENK DER WELT, the German edition of THE BEST GIFT OF ALL, by me & Vanessa Cabban, was my most borrowed book from German libraries in the first half of 2026. 🙏🏼 "THANK YOU!" ALCS.
A copy of DAS SCHÖNSTE GESCHENK DER WELT beside a cuddly toy of the Mole featured in the story.

Caption: My most borrowed book from German libraries
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Next week, we'll pay 31,569 members their share of £12,427,914 🤑 Everything you need to know about our latest distribution is here: ow.ly/wzrI50ZR1JF
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 24/09/2026
"Collective licensing is the best way of ensuring that smaller rightsholders a& independent talent don’t get swallowed up and that they can be properly paid" We spoke with DCMS Chair Caroline Dinenage about what's impacting writers now - AI, copyright & more. ow.ly/7pW150ZQVWO
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Adults are reading less & scrolling more but what does this mean for writers? And how can we fix it? Authors' Matters is back🔥Joanna Prior & writer Sathnam Sanghera join Caroline Sanderson to discuss the reading crisis. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch: ow.ly/FZN450ZQcrV
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 16/09/2026
We're saddened to hear of the death of Bonnie Greer, an inimitable writer and former ALCS Board member. Our thoughts are with her loved ones
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who came to our 'Developing your creative resilience' workshop yesterday, to psychologist Michelle White who delivered the session + to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk Watch this space for future workshops!
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 10/09/2026
Join us at the Creators Emergency Summit on 13 Oct, bringing together creators, policymakers, legal experts and campaigners to discuss creativity in the age of generative AI. We have a ticket discount for our members so get in touch for the code 🤫 More info: ow.ly/Njq850ZLRiF
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 10/09/2026
Join us at the Creators Emergency Summit on 13 Oct, bringing together creators, policymakers, legal experts and campaigners to discuss creativity in the age of generative AI. We have a ticket discount for our members so get in touch for the code 🤫 More info: ow.ly/Njq850ZLRiF
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Gabby HC @scriblit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
PLR is different! Personally I get a considerably bigger payout from ALCS than I do PLR so writers, illustrators etc DEFINITIELY get yourself on @alcs.co.uk, it is very very worth it. PLR is via the British Library & needs registering here plr.bl.uk
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 06/09/2026
🚨 Reminder that today is the last day to update your ALCS account before we close the members' area of our website to start processing our distribution 🚨 Here's everything you need to know: www.alcs.co.uk/news/september-2026-…
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Kate Mayfield @katemayfield.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The @alcs.co.uk provides authors a much needed, and frankly, amazing service. Do sign up if you haven’t yet.
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 03/09/2026
Deadline for your ALCS account! Make sure your works are added and your bank details are correct before 6 Sep to ensure any payment due to you in our second distribution of the year. More info: ow.ly/nQOc50ZIOw1
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our next free in-person workshop will help writers understand how to protect themselves when handling factual material It takes place on 17 September 2026, 11.30am to 3.30pm, in Bristol Thanks to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk Register here by noon, 9 Sep forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 03/09/2026
"I’m not trying to cater to a specific audience. I’m just going to write from what I know." We loved hearing about Branford Boase Award winner Asli Jensen's writing process, especially as the award is shared with her editor Shalini Vallepur. Read the full interview: ow.ly/g79x50ZG1iX
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Interview with Asli Jensen, Branford Boase winner
Asli Jensen won the 2026 Branford Boase Award for Love on Sight, her debut novel, which follows two teenagers from different cultural and religious backgrounds growing up on a London estate. The award, which uniquely recognises both a debut author and their editor, was shared with Jensen’s editor Shalini Vallepur. We spoke to Asli about the experiences that shaped the book, writing for young adults, working with her editor and what the award has meant to her.
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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 01/09/2026
The government has appointed two “freelance champions” onto the Creative Industries Council, to advocate for the creative industry’s 703k self-employed workers and “ensure their voices shape future policy”. 👇
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Government appoints ‘freelance champions’ to represent creative industries
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 01/09/2026
News for freelance creators! Leila D’Aronville & Lizzie Crump have been appointed by Government as Freelance Champions 🙌 We've campaigned for a Freelance Champion since 2023 so we welcome this news & look forward to working with them to promote writers' rights. ow.ly/gTA550ZHGZw
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 01/09/2026
It's the (second) most wonderful time of the year! September is here which means it's almost payment time for our members. Here's everything you need to know: www.alcs.co.uk/news/september-2026-…
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 27/08/2026
"It’s nice to hear that poems written decades ago still speak to today’s generation. I guess they resonate because I was lucky to catch the right words in the right order. Or maybe the words caught hold of me." Poet John Agard shares a little of his 50-year writing career: ow.ly/pUzX50ZG1s7
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Branford Boase Award @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Excellent interview with #BranfordBoaseAward winner Asli Jensen - thank you @alcs.co.uk #KidLitUK www.alcs.co.uk/news/intervi...
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Interview with Asli Jensen, Branford Boase winner
Asli Jensen won the 2026 Branford Boase Award for Love on Sight, her debut novel, which follows two teenagers from different cultural and religious backgrounds growing up on a London estate. The award...
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
In our next free in-person workshop for writers, psychologist Michelle White will focus on developing your creative resilience 11am-3pm, 10 Sep, London (open to both WGGB members + non-members) Thanks to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk Register by noon on 3 Sep 🔽 forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Bookings are now open for our next free in-person training session, Collaborations + copyright, led by WGGB Deputy General Secretary @wggblesley.bsky.social (3 Sep, Brighton) Thanks to our sponsor @alcs.co.uk Register (+ express interest for a meet-up after) writersguild.org.uk/in-person-wo...
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In-person workshops for writers - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Bookings are now open for Collaborations and copyright, 3 September, Brighton, led by WGGB Deputy General Secretary Lesley Gannon. Register here (plus express your interest to attend a meet-up after …
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 06/08/2026
“Most people do not become writers because they expect to get rich. They write because they have stories to tell, knowledge to share and ideas to explore.” Barbara Hayes, ALCS CEO A lovely summer’s evening at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social meeting with some of London members ☀️
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 05/08/2026
Recorded a powerhouse episode of Authors' Matters today 🔥 The Society of Authors Royal Literary Fund Season 5 coming this autumn but for now you can listen to previous seasons wherever you get your podcasts alcs.buzzsprout.com
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🏆 Nominations are open for the 2027 Tinniswood Award Established by WGGB and @societyofauthors.bsky.social, the award celebrates the very best in audio drama writing, with a £3,000 prize kindly donated by @alcs.co.uk Find out more and make a nomination 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/tinniswood-a...
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Tinniswood Award 2027 open for entries - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Tinniswood Award for original audio drama scripts broadcast (or made available online) between 1 October 2025 and 31 October 2026. Established by WGGB and …
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 31/07/2026
Have your say on AI licensing and payment! Macquarie University and the Creative Industries PEC are surveying UK authors and illustrators on their views. Take the survey before 7 Aug: ow.ly/iXGl50ZuA8V
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Branford Boase Award @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Congratulations to Asli Jensen & her editor Shalini Vallepur, 2026 Branford Boase Award winners for outstanding debut novel for young people with LOVE ON SIGHT @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social. Thank you to supporters @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social & @alcs.co.uk branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-winners/
Photograph of editor Shalini Vallepur and author Asli Jensen holding their Branford Boase Award trophies. The Branford Boase Award is supported by Walker Books and ALCS and was set up in memory of author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase of Walker Books who both died in 2000. It is awarded to author and editor of the year's outstanding debut novel for children/young people.
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 30/07/2026
Exciting! We're thrilled to support #ITD2026 and the programme looks exceptional! Get your tickets 👇
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 29/07/2026
Open again! Thanks for your patience 😇
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 28/07/2026
We'll be closing the members' area of our website today at midday for some updates. We'll let you know when it's open again so please bear this closure in mind if you need to access your account
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