The following is part of an ongoing list of resources for composers and publishers. Whether one is self-publishing their compositions or being published by an outside company, the following list will be helpful reading.
Topics include royalty rights, publicity, and the business of earning a living in the arts. For the budget conscious, many of these books are available at the local public library.Adair-Hoy, Angela. Rose M.J. How to Publish and Promote On-Line. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin. 2001
Grant, Daniel. The Business of Being an Artist 3rd. ed. New York: Allworth Press. 2000
Hiam, Alexander. Marketing for Dummies. New York: Hungry Minds, Inc. 1997
Holt, Robert Lawrence. How to Publish, Promote and Sell Your Own Book. New York: St. Martin’s Press. 1985
McGuckin, Frances. Big Ideas for Growing Your Small Business: How to Build Profits & ManageGrowth. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. 2001
Passman, Donald S. All You Need to Know About the Music Business, rev. New York: Simon & Schuster. 2000
Pettigrew Jr., Jim. The Billboard Guide to Music Publicity, rev. ed. New York: Billboard Books. 1997
Poe, Randy. Music Publishing: A Songwriter’s Guide, rev. ed. Ohio: Writer’s Digest Books. 1997
Weissman, Dick. Making a Living in Your Local Music Market. Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. 1990
If you are a musician or composer interested in Copyright information for Canada, Prairie Sky Music has prepared a link page relating to this subject.
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