Authors' Matters by ALCS
Authors' Matters is a podcast by the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) where we talk to writers from across the profession about how they earn their living, or at least try to. From copyright to contracts, we’ll also talk about issues that make the writing living easier or more difficult.
Podcasting since 2019 • 27 episodes
Authors' Matters by ALCS
Latest Episodes
Season 4, episode 2: Natasha Carthew
Novelist, poet and non-fiction writer Natasha Carthew talks class, the privilege gap and how she created her own literary festival to tackle these issues head on.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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24:55
Season 4 episode 1: Vaseem Khan
Crime writer and current Chair of the Crime Writers' Association, Vaseem Khan talks to Authors' Matters about the diversification of the most popular literary genre and how he'd love to punch ChatGPT in the face.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:46
Season 3, episode 7: Tom Chatfield on AI
Everything you ever wanted to know about generative artificial intelligence (AI) but were afraid to ask! Author and tech expert Tom Chatfield breaks down what AI is and what it means for authors and creators on the season finale of Authors' Mat...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:15
Season 3, episode 6: Simon Ashdown talks telly
With almost 20 years writing for EastEnders and multiple BAFTAs to his name, there's not much about screenwriting that Simon Ashdown doesn't know. In this episode, he talks to Caroline Sanderson about how he got started in the industry, what ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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22:10
Season 3, episode 5: Anna Codrea-Rado celebrates freelancer life
Whether you’re new to freelancing or a saged pro, this episode of Authors' Matters with journalist, author and podcast Anna Codrea-Rado is guaranteed to give you a fresh perspective on the profession and plenty of useful advice.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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29:55