A 127-page, exhaustively sourced reference on owning your songs, registering them properly, and collecting every royalty they earn — worldwide. The money most independent artists leave on the table is in publishing. This is the textbook that closes the gap. The number that explains why this exists: the US Mechanical Licensing Collective matches over 99% of royalties for works earning $5,000+, but only 63% for works earning under $100. The system doesn’t fail randomly — it fails small, unregistered catalogues specifically. Inside — 24 chapters, 347 cited sources The two copyrights and the complete income map Mechanical royalties, the Music Modernization Act and The MLC Performance royalties and PROs worldwide Neighbouring rights — the money most artists never claim Streaming economics: how a play actually pays Synchronization licensing in depth Samples, interpolations, producers and features Registering your works — the complete sequence Split sheets, joint works and proving who owns what The data machinery: identifiers, DDEX, CWR, automated matching Publishing deals compared — and contracts clause by clause Setting up your own publishing company, step by step International collection and the black box Multi-territory collection strategy Withholding tax, currency and cross-border payment Reading, reconciling and auditing royalty statements Catalog valuation and catalog sales Action plans by profile, FAQ, glossary, and a society directory by territory 127-page PDF. Every rate, statute, fee and society role footnoted to a checkable primary source. Educational information only — not legal, tax or accounting advice; consult a qualified music lawyer or accountant before signing anything. Instant download, yours to keep.
