{"id":1524,"date":"2025-07-28T12:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/?page_id=1524"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:05:37","slug":"book-monetizer-ch14","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/book-monetizer-ch14\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Monetizer CH14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Chapter 14<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Backward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

MAKING MONEY AS A SONGWRITER, LYRICIST, COMPOSER AND POET.<\/span><\/font><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Songwriters Get Paid<\/h2>

Today, songwriters, lyricists, and poets are making real income through their words.<\/strong><\/p>

Just like performing artists and musicians, songwriters can earn royalties and revenue<\/strong> from every song they create. Whether it’s a song you’ve written alone or co-written, as long as it\u2019s published and played, there\u2019s a potential stream of income waiting.<\/p>

So, how do songwriters make money?<\/h3>

As a songwriter, you can earn income from music downloads, streaming platforms, live performances, radio play, film placements, and direct contracts.<\/strong> The more successful and widely circulated your songs are, the higher your earnings.<\/p>

But here’s the key: you must ensure you’re collecting the royalties you’re entitled to. That means joining the right organizations and platforms that protect your rights and pay your dues.<\/p>

\ud83d\udcb0 60 Practical Ways Songwriters Get Paid<\/strong><\/h3>

53. Mechanical Royalties<\/strong><\/h4>

You earn mechanical royalties every time your song is physically sold (CDs, vinyl), digitally downloaded, or streamed online. These royalties are paid by streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, and others.
\nTo receive mechanical royalties, you must register your works with a music rights agency or collection society<\/strong>. In Nigeria, this could be COSON or MCSN. Internationally, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and PRS (UK) are key bodies to consider.<\/p>

54. Public Performance Royalties<\/strong><\/h4>

Each time your song is played in a public space \u2014 on radio, during a live performance, in clubs, hotels, or restaurants \u2014 a performance royalty is generated<\/strong>.
\nYou\u2019ll need to be affiliated with a Performance Rights Organization (PRO) like BMI, ASCAP, PRS, GEMA, or COSON (Nigeria)<\/strong> to receive this income.<\/p>

55. Sync Licensing & Placements<\/strong><\/h4>

Film producers, TV companies, advertising agencies, and video game companies pay for the rights to use your song<\/strong> in their productions. This is called a sync license<\/strong> and often involves a one-time upfront fee.
\nSync placements can generate both initial income and long-term royalties<\/strong>, especially if the show or movie becomes popular.<\/p>

56. Publishing or Record Deals<\/strong><\/h4>

If you get signed by a music publishing company or a record label<\/strong>, you may receive an advance or monthly retainer to write songs for signed artists or specific projects.
\nThese companies will pitch your songs to suitable artists, movies, or brands and split the royalties with you based on the contract.<\/p>

57. Indie Music Publishers<\/strong><\/h4>

Independent publishers and labels are constantly scouting for fresh talent. They’re more open to unsolicited submissions<\/strong> than major publishers, making them a great entry point.
\nSubmit a strong lyric sheet or demo to these companies. They can help place your music or lyrics with upcoming and established artists.<\/p>

58. Writing Lyrics for Artists<\/strong><\/h4>

You can also write directly for artists<\/strong>. Many musicians seek professional lyricists to help develop songs or complete unfinished ideas.
\nReach out via email, social media, or through mutual contacts. Tailor your pitch<\/strong> to each artist’s style, and present your lyrics professionally\u2014preferably as a lyric sheet or recorded demo.<\/p>

59. Sell Original Song Lyrics<\/strong><\/h4>

If you write catchy, original lyrics, you\u2019re already a songwriter. You can begin by posting your lyrics online<\/strong>, entering lyric-writing contests, or working with local producers and singers.
\nBeing discovered or signed often starts with consistent effort and putting your work out publicly.<\/p>

60. Submit Lyrics to Music Platforms<\/strong><\/h4>

You can submit your lyrics to online music and lyric libraries that pay or help you get discovered<\/strong>. Examples include:<\/p>

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    Songbay<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Premium Lyrics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    LyricFind<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The Songwriter\u2019s Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fan Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Smash Songs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ditto Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    These platforms either pay you for licensing your work or connect you with buyers, collaborators, and publishers.<\/p>

    \ud83c\udfb6 Royalty Collection Societies You Should Join<\/h3>

    If you want to be properly compensated, it\u2019s essential to register with one or more music collection societies or performance rights organizations<\/strong>.<\/p>

    International Platforms:<\/strong><\/p>

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      ASCAP (USA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      BMI (USA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      SESAC (USA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      PRS for Music (UK)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      SOCAN (Canada)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>

      In Nigeria:<\/strong><\/p>

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        COSON \u2013 Copyright Society of Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        MCSN \u2013 Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>

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        These organizations track performances, collect royalties on your behalf, and distribute payments based on reports and algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1524","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1524"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1530,"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1524\/revisions\/1530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zodmox.com.ng\/AIi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}