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a writer?
a journalist?
a scriptwriter?
a poet?
a translator?
a radio scriptwriter?
an editor?
an academic?
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We have been championing authors since 1977.
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We believe writers should be paid wherever their works are used. We make sure you receive the money you’re owed when someone copies or uses your work.

 

We collect money from around the world, then pay it to our members twice a year. Since 1977, we’ve paid our members more than £700 million.

 

We represent all types of writers, including novelists, scriptwriters, academics and journalists. If you’re a writer, you may be owed money.

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Why you should join ALCS

This year we paid out £44 million to writers
We have over 125,000 registered members
Lifetime membership costs just £36
Artificial intelligence

What do authors think of AI?

Earlier this year, we surveyed our members on their feelings towards artificial intelligence and some potential licensing solutions.

 

We received more than 13,500 responses. The results show that authors are aligned on issues of transparency, choice and remuneration.

 

Head to our AI page to read the results in full, along with reaction and analysis.

Authors' Matters

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