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DannyZRecords

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Writing and Publishing Credits
#989170 - 23/05/12 03:51 PM

Hello Guys and dolls

I am new to the music business, and recrently had to start signing contracts. On the contracts it states Writing and Publishing credits. However I don't totally understand what each credit entails. If someone could define those or lead me in the right direction that would be so great!!

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Danny Z

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Re: Writing and Publishing Credits new

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#989183 - 23/05/12 05:57 PM

Writing credit is for those individuals who have contributed to the song writing. Specifically, the creation of the melody and/or lyrics which comprise the composition copyright.

In some cases, song writers may assign their share of the aforementioned copyright to a publisher for them to exploit and administer. If so, this is the publishing credit.

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Re: Writing and Publishing Credits new

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#989305 - 24/05/12 01:19 PM

Thanks Phil O

That seems to clear things up for me! would it ever be beneficial for the artist to get publishing credits?

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Re: Writing and Publishing Credits new

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#989335 - 24/05/12 02:12 PM

Assuming the artist is also the song writer (or one of them), then they may assign their interest to a publisher. There are several reasons why this could be advantageous.

1. Administration - A publisher would ensure that works are registered with appropriate collection societies and account for royalties generated.
2. Exploitation - A publisher might secure additional income from works e.g synchronization licenses, further cover versions etc.
3. Advances - In some cases, publishers provide an advance on royalties which is then recouped against actual royalties generated.

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Re: Writing and Publishing Credits new

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#990428 - 30/05/12 02:03 PM

Thanks PhilO

this has been very helpful!

Danny Z

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