Music Publishing Guide Here are some frequently asked questions about Music Publishing What is the role of a Music Publisher? To administer the catalogues of the writers signed to them. What do they do with the works? They license them out for use in a variety of ways including: - Commercial record release / cover version releases - Use in film, television and advertising - Inclusion in dramatic productions and so on... How does the money genrated by these uses get back to the writer? It is the publishers role to collect: - Mechanical Royalties from Manufacturing - Performance and Broadcasting Income - Synchronisation Fees - Income from sales of sheet music. These royalties are then paid to the writer. What are the common types of publishing agreement? - Singer-songwriter deals - Writer deals - Fixed period deals - Administration deals - Single song deals What are the main advantage of being signed to a publisher? If you are a writer only, your songs will get plugged to major artists who are popular now - They are more likely to make them hits. If you are a singer-songwriter, you will be given maximum exposure by the publishing company. For information on music publishing, plus more indepth music industry information, please refer to 'The Insiders Guide to the Music Industry'. Find out how to get a music publishing deal Learn about publishing contracts Simply click below for more information 'The Insiders Guide to the Music Industry' Return to Music Publishing Menu Return to Homepage