MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

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 (similar to being paid a salary), which are then generally subject to recoupment by the publishing company. 

Related Terms:

• Publisher Share
• Publishing Agreement
• Co-Publishing Agreement
• Music Publishing

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