Originally Posted By: Mac
What most folks think doesn't have a thing to do with how royalty payments work.

There are plenty of examples of millionaires and even multimillionaires who derive their entire fortunes from only their songwriting endeavors.
--Mac


Absolutely agree.... of course those folks are not a majority either. Most writers who score a major billboard hit can not repeat it to save their lives. They get one or two nice PRO checks then it tapers off rather quickly and abruptly. However, those rare individuals who can write hit after hit.... yes, they are living very nicely from the royalties.

Hence the reason many major artists now demand co-write status on any songs that go on their CD's from "outside writers".

Then, there are the "little guys and gals" who write cues for TV & film. No single big payday there generally, however, by writing and getting cuts on lots of little ones and building that into a sustainable business model, they can make a decent living from the royalties and licensing fees.

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