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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
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Revealing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing! 🏅✒️
Highlighting diversity and community, these 19 works span from humorous narratives and creative reimaginings to artfully using history to explore identity and relationships . 💫📖
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/
Highlighting diversity and community, these 19 works span from humorous narratives and creative reimaginings to artfully using history to explore identity and relationships . 💫📖
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/
February 10, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Revealing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing! 🏅✒️
Highlighting diversity and community, these 19 works span from humorous narratives and creative reimaginings to artfully using history to explore identity and relationships . 💫📖
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/
Highlighting diversity and community, these 19 works span from humorous narratives and creative reimaginings to artfully using history to explore identity and relationships . 💫📖
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/
Our staff are at a training day today, so we'll be back at our desks to answer your queries tomorrow ✨
February 10, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Our staff are at a training day today, so we'll be back at our desks to answer your queries tomorrow ✨
"The AV landscape is in danger of spiralling out of control. We’re living in the Wild West at the moment."
Meet your new Non-Executive Director, @melliebuse.bsky.social as she discusses joining ALCS and reflects on the state of the audiovisual sector.
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Meet your new Non-Executive Director, @melliebuse.bsky.social as she discusses joining ALCS and reflects on the state of the audiovisual sector.
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Meet your new Non-Executive Director: Mellie Buse
We sat down with Mellie Buse, one of two new Non-Executive Directors elected by ALCS members, to learn about her background, her reasons for deciding to stand and what she sees as the biggest issues f...
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February 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
"The AV landscape is in danger of spiralling out of control. We’re living in the Wild West at the moment."
Meet your new Non-Executive Director, @melliebuse.bsky.social as she discusses joining ALCS and reflects on the state of the audiovisual sector.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/meet-yo...
Meet your new Non-Executive Director, @melliebuse.bsky.social as she discusses joining ALCS and reflects on the state of the audiovisual sector.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/meet-yo...
The members' area will remain closed over the next few weeks as we run processes in preparation for the March distribution. We expect it to reopen by 23 February. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, if you need to access your account please wait until services are reopened
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The members' area will remain closed over the next few weeks as we run processes in preparation for the March distribution. We expect it to reopen by 23 February. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, if you need to access your account please wait until services are reopened
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We are delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s Tinniswood Award, which is organised by WGGB and
@societyofauthors.bsky.social to recognise the best audio drama script of the year
Thanks to @alcs.co.uk for their generous sponsorship of the prize
writersguild.org.uk/tinniswood-a...
@societyofauthors.bsky.social to recognise the best audio drama script of the year
Thanks to @alcs.co.uk for their generous sponsorship of the prize
writersguild.org.uk/tinniswood-a...
February 4, 2026 at 12:18 PM
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s Tinniswood Award, which is organised by WGGB and
@societyofauthors.bsky.social to recognise the best audio drama script of the year
Thanks to @alcs.co.uk for their generous sponsorship of the prize
writersguild.org.uk/tinniswood-a...
@societyofauthors.bsky.social to recognise the best audio drama script of the year
Thanks to @alcs.co.uk for their generous sponsorship of the prize
writersguild.org.uk/tinniswood-a...
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Very honoured and delighted to be included on the shortlist for this year’s VS Pritchett Short Story Prize ❤️ Thank you @alcs.co.uk @rsliterature.bsky.social
www.alcs.co.uk/news/v-s-pri...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/v-s-pri...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Very honoured and delighted to be included on the shortlist for this year’s VS Pritchett Short Story Prize ❤️ Thank you @alcs.co.uk @rsliterature.bsky.social
www.alcs.co.uk/news/v-s-pri...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/v-s-pri...
We’re really excited to share the incredible shortlist for this year’s V.S Pritchett Award, held in partnership with @rsliterature.bsky.social. Find out more about the shortlist here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/v-s-pri...
February 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
We’re really excited to share the incredible shortlist for this year’s V.S Pritchett Award, held in partnership with @rsliterature.bsky.social. Find out more about the shortlist here: www.alcs.co.uk/news/v-s-pri...
Read what 2026 has in store, as our CEO and Deputy CEO discuss the year ahead for ALCS and our members!
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What members can expect from ALCS in 2026
Chief Executive Barbara Hayes and Deputy Chief Executive Richard Combes outline what is in store for ALCS and writers in the year ahead.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Read what 2026 has in store, as our CEO and Deputy CEO discuss the year ahead for ALCS and our members!
www.alcs.co.uk/news/what-me...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/what-me...
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The 2026 Henrietta Branford Competition is open! This year’s theme is inspired by Margaret McDonald's novel, GLASGOW BOYS. The competition aims to encourage writers of the future, as Henrietta wanted. Anyone under the age of 19 can enter. #writing
Find out more: branfordboaseaward.org.uk/hbwc/
Find out more: branfordboaseaward.org.uk/hbwc/
February 2, 2026 at 9:21 AM
The 2026 Henrietta Branford Competition is open! This year’s theme is inspired by Margaret McDonald's novel, GLASGOW BOYS. The competition aims to encourage writers of the future, as Henrietta wanted. Anyone under the age of 19 can enter. #writing
Find out more: branfordboaseaward.org.uk/hbwc/
Find out more: branfordboaseaward.org.uk/hbwc/
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Brave New World: Justice for creators in the age of GenAI
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Brave New World: Justice for creators in the age of GenAI
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
ALCS is now also on TikTok! 🎥 Follow us for explainers, behind-the-scenes footage, educational resources and the latest updates.
www.tiktok.com/@alcs_uk
www.tiktok.com/@alcs_uk
ALCS's Creator Profile
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January 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
ALCS is now also on TikTok! 🎥 Follow us for explainers, behind-the-scenes footage, educational resources and the latest updates.
www.tiktok.com/@alcs_uk
www.tiktok.com/@alcs_uk
As UK authors are set to receive their annual payments for Public Lending Right, read our tribute to Dr. Jim Parker, a champion for writers and a leading figure in PLR both in the UK and around the world, who sadly passed away last week.
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A tribute to Dr. Jim Parker
ALCS is deeply saddened by the news that Dr. Jim Parker, a champion of Public Lending Right and passionate advocate of writers’ rights, has passed away.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:13 AM
As UK authors are set to receive their annual payments for Public Lending Right, read our tribute to Dr. Jim Parker, a champion for writers and a leading figure in PLR both in the UK and around the world, who sadly passed away last week.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/a-tribu...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/a-tribu...
We're deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Jim Parker's passing. A leading figure on Public Lending Right, he devoted his life to ensuring authors are paid fairly when their works are used. He'll be missed dearly and our condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
We're deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Jim Parker's passing. A leading figure on Public Lending Right, he devoted his life to ensuring authors are paid fairly when their works are used. He'll be missed dearly and our condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
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/