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Who Else Wants to Get Screwed When Signing a Recording or Songwriting Deal!!Ty Cohen You’ve got your recording or songwriting contract in hand and everything’s coming up roses, right You get your check, finally, but it’s not quite what you expected. If you sign not knowing what’s owed you then you might be shorted some well-deserved income. So make sure that anything you sign contains a statement to the following areas preferably in your favor: Performing Rights – this means you get a chunk of the change when your songs are played over the radio, television, Internet and at some public venues like concerts and such. And who keeps tabs on this Check out ASCAP-http://www.ascap.com/index.html, SESAC– http://www.sesac.com/home.asp and BMI– http://www.bmi.com. Mechanical Rights – This is the most commonly known. It includes anything physical such as tapes, CDs, etc. The Harry Fox Agency is nearly 80 years old and for artists with 2500 or less recordings they can learn more at http://www.songfile.com/ regarding small licensing. Print Rights – Exactly that – anything in print like lyrics or sheet music. Foreign Rights – Again, anything that deals with foreign publishing and licensing. Synchronization Rights – Ever heard a Garth Brooks or Rolling Stone song in a movie or television show That’s synchronization and it can mean big bucks although some artists overlook this very important right when signing. If you fail to have some or all of these areas covered when signing a contract it can mean the loss of big money for you. If you can afford it hire only the best entertainment attorney to handle your contracts. A good attorney can be expensive, especially if he has to do all the legwork but you can save time and money by looking into products such as the 101 Music Business Contracts software at http://www.MusicContracts101.com. This easy to use, contracts creation software features over 100, professionally drafted, music business contracts and agreements. As with any contract you sign – be it a house loan or a recording contract – it’s best to have an attorney look the documents over before doing a final signing. However, a great money saver is arming yourself with knowledge, like 101 Music Business Contracts, before you ever set foot in a law firm. As the www.MusicContracts101.com site suggest, Protect Yourself, Your Music and Your Career – Get It In Writing!
| | | | RELATED ARTICLES 6 Ways to Leverage Technical Articles Technology vendors often contribute bylined articles to trade journals. The articles are great exposure for these companies but they dont come cheap – the trades rarely pay for these articles but the vendors spend time and resources to assign pieces, write them, approve them and submit them. Your PR agency can help your clients leverage their investment by wringing top value out of these articles. Here are some possibilities:ReprintsWhite papersProduct briefsBookletsSpeech outline and handouts How to Get Started on Writing Killer Articles I once wrote an article in which I offered the following tip on how to speak eloquently in public: Talk about something that you’re passionate about.When we speak about matters that are dear to our hearts, we often find wellsprings of eloquence from which we can draw. Writers Turn to the Internet for Support, Friendship and Advice Riding on the fumes of potential, you take pen to paper or keyboard to monitor. Endless hours of creativity intermingle with apprehension, but your need to write engulfs your spirit. You swim high on the waves of excitement and trudge forward through the waves of doubt. Finally, your manuscript is complete. Beat the Block with a Journal It’s nearing the end of summer, and I have no credentials to my benefit these holidays. As the end of the holidays approach, I keep wondering what I have to show for the summer other than the noticeable tan, and the load of incomplete articles adorning my computer. How to Have an Effective Writing Group The works you’ve written are numerous, ranging from short stories to even the novel, hidden in a storage bin under the bed collecting dust. But there comes a time when you must wipe away that dust, regain your pride, and prepare your babies for publication! But, how do you get such a critical, unbiased eye to analyze your works, offering both praise and criticism Why Self-Publish Your Book When I meet an author with a great book concept, one who’s definitely the right person to write that book, right away I’ll often encourage him or her to self-publish. This is because I know that, if an author is thoroughly invested in what they have to say, and if they’re determined to create a buzz about their message, they’ll discover . . . Beginnings Just about everyone is familiar with this beginning:“In the beginning God created the heavens and earth.The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep . . .” Genesis 1: 1-2 RSVIn a sense we’re playing God when we write a story.We create the characters, plot, and setting, turning a blank page—nothingness—into a compelling story. Why You Dont Write Your Book In the ten years that Ive taught people how to get on with their books and creative projects, Ive noticed a phenomenon that Ill call "Authors Block." Would-be writers can, indeed, sit down and work when pressed to it. The problem is that theyre not so sure they want the pressure of being an author. But they do want it. But they dont. And so on. Incredibly Bad Articles Will Kill Your Credibility Ive noticed a disturbing trend recently of articles suggesting that people write articles to send traffic to their websites, and enhance their credibility. In theory, the more articles you write, the more traffic youll receive, the more credibility youll have, the more sales youll make. How to Have an Effective Reading Group Writing leads to reading. Therefore, it’s only fair to supply my readers with sufficient information on creating an effective reading group, since the last article was based on writing groups. Can I Build a Profitable Internet Business Undoubtedly, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives.Many of us have even started an Internet home based business without experience to accomplish financial freedom. Precisely, just like you, we also asked the same question, “Can I build a profitable internet business”The answer is YES! A Writers Inner Battle There is a psychological nuisance so powerful that can deflate the drive, self-esteem, and human spirit of many aspiring Writers of any age. These Writers are faced with an obstacle that make them stop, think twice and question their right to be a part of a respected community. This even leads them to doubt their ambition of pursuing their literary or journalistic calling. Learning to Question your Elephant Child: Who, What, Where, When and Why Having problems writing I dont know why. San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll writes up to five columns a week. After all, if he can write five columns, you should be able to write a five-lined poem-but that does not seem to be the case. 7 Writing Muse Kickers to Fill Up That Blank Page Nothing is more daunting for any writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper. Why the Editor is NOT the Enemy They can be mean, unethical and downright unprofessional. But not all editors fit that bill. In fact, most editors would rather give you money that take it, make no changes than rewrite whole pieces two hours before deadline, and accept every piece of crap than start their mornings sending out rejection slips. But step into an editor’s shoes, and you’ll know why that’s not only hard, it’s just plain impossible! Mainstream media has become a single-minded authority on how we should perceive life. Theirs is a negative perspective. Could there be a new way of hearing the stories we feel are relevant in our lives If you’re anything like me you are really getting tired of the mainstream media’s one-voice-to-many analysis of life on Earth. First of all, it’s just too negative! I read a survey recently that stated that fourteen out of fifteen newspaper and TV News stories had negative fear-based stories. I don’t know about you, but if I look at my everyday life, the amount of good and bad I experience seems to be much more balanced. Why does the ‘big’ media think we all love hearing the dark side of things so much Creative Writing Tips - Have You Established Your Main Character At The Start In the beginning of your story you have to grab your readers’ interest and sustain it till the end. Our hook is our character. Readers keep on reading to find out more about the character. To see what he’ll do in the story; how he’ll solve his problems. What his goals are and whether he’ll achieve them. Pulling Sales with Your Ad Copy One of the best marketing tools available to your internet business is good sales ad copy. This can pull in sales faster than just about anything. Distinctiveness in Personal Statements: Byproduct or Goal So wrote Derek Bolton, Assistant Dean and Director of Stanford GSB Admissions, in his most recent and excellent monthly column, "The Director’s Corner," for Stanford’s MBA Admissions Newsletter. How to Break the Cycle of Postponing Your Dreams Do you have a dream, but keep postponing it because you feel trapped by the responsibilities of life Want to be a writer, work from home, own your own business First, we will examine how your dream got deferred. Then, we will outline definitive steps to get you back on track. |
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