Exclusive Songwriter Agreement (“Staff Writer” Contract)

A contract with a publishing company in which a songwriter assigns the entire publisher’s share of any songs written during the term of the agreement to the publishing company. In return, the songwriter receives advances on a regular basis, which the publishing company typically recoups until the advance has been paid off.

Related Terms:

• Composition (Underlying Composition)
• License
• Joint Work
• Songwriter
• Producer

Related Article:

• Administration, Co-Publishing Deal, or Work for Hire: Which is Right for You?
  

Related Resources:

• Publishing Checklist