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5. The Financial Impact of the Royalty Gap

Part 1 • Two Distinct Royalties Generated by Every Stream (The Gap)

The publishing side of the equation can represent a significant portion of your total earnings, potentially 15-20% or more of the revenue generated by your music. For a song with millions of streams, this can amount to thousands of dollars being left unclaimed. Ignoring the publishing royalties means you are literally throwing away money that your music is earning. Closing this gap is crucial for maximizing your income as a Creator Entrepreneur.

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In this module: Two Distinct Royalties Generated by Every Stream (The Gap)10 steps
  1. 1The Dual Copyright: Master Recording vs. Composition
  2. 2Royalty Type 1: The Master Recording Royalty
  3. 3Royalty Type 2: The Publishing Royalty (The Gap)
  4. 4Why DistroKid (and Similar) Don't Collect Publishing Royalties
  5. 5The Financial Impact of the Royalty Gap
  6. 6Who Pays What: A Simplified View
  7. 7The Analogy: A Two-Part Check
  8. 8The Role of PROs and Publishing Administrators
  9. 9The Importance of Songwriter Registration
  10. 10Your Actionable Royalty Gap Strategy