Offered a Publishing Deal

[ASV]

Hi Everyone,

I was offered a publishing deal for one song. It asked for 100% of the publisher's share as well as ownership of the songs Copyright. As the only writer, I would get 100% of the writers share. Any sync fees would be split 50/50. I'm concerned about the Copyright ownership. The song is over 25 years old has made no money to date. Should i sign and give them a chance to get placements?

Thanks,
Adam

[cosmicdolphin]

The song is over 25 years old has made no money to date. Should i sign and give them a chance to get placements?

Or wait another 25yrs and make double no money ?

Up to you but I presume you wrote it because you wanted people to listen and maybe earn some money along the way. Will not signing it anywhere get you any further ?

[ASV]

Thanks for your perspective. I signed the deal.

[VanderBoegh]

Glad you signed the deal - it sounds like a very typical & standard offer. People often get concerned about the copyright aspect, which I've personally never understood, as the copyright ownership does not affect how much money you'd make on royalties or sync fees.

Really though, this line says it best:

Or wait another 25yrs and make double no money ?

- Well put, Mark!

Anyway, congrats on the deal, and again I'm glad you took it. May there be buckets of money in your future!!

~~Matt