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10. Your Definitive 3-Part Royalty Collection Checklist

Part 1 • Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties
<ol> <li><strong>Digital Distributor:</strong> (e.g., DistroKid) for **Master Recording Royalties**.</li> <li><strong>Performing Rights Organization (PRO):</strong> (e.g., ASCAP or BMI) for **Domestic Performance Royalties**. <ul> <li>✓ Register as a Songwriter.</li> <li>✓ Register your Publishing Entity.</li> <li>✓ Register all your Songs.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Publishing Administrator:</strong> (e.g., Songtrust or TuneCore Publishing) for **Mechanical Royalties (Global) and International Performance Royalties**. <ul> <li>✓ Sign up for their service.</li> <li>✓ Ensure all your songs are registered with them.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> By completing these three crucial registrations, you transform potential lost income into a foundational and robust income stream, securing your financial future as a Creator Entrepreneur.

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In this module: Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties10 steps
  1. 1The Comprehensive Royalty Collection Strategy
  2. 2Part 1: Your Digital Distributor (Master Recording Royalties)
  3. 3Part 2: Your Performing Rights Organization (PRO) (Performance Royalties)
  4. 4Part 3: Your Publishing Administrator (Mechanical Royalties & Global Collection)
  5. 5The Flow: How Royalties Reach You
  6. 6The Interplay: Why All Three Are Necessary
  7. 7Why You Need a Publishing Administrator (Even if You're a PRO Member)
  8. 8Strategic Implications: Building a Comprehensive Income Stream
  9. 9Common Mistakes to Avoid
  10. 10Your Definitive 3-Part Royalty Collection Checklist