What It Takes to Get a Publishing Deal
August 16, 2023
What does it take for a songwriter to get signed to a publishing deal? What does a publisher look for before signing a songwriter?
Nashville-based music biz veteran LeAnn Phelan has spent 25+ years helping music creators reach their potential. In the below video, she shares four key questions that publishers ask when they’re considering whether or not to work with a songwriter creatively:
4 Key Questions Essential to Getting Signed to a Publishing Deal
1. Connection - Is there an instant connection with this songwriter?
2. Great Songs - Do I LOVE the music?
3. Do the publisher and songwriter align on the vision for your career?
4. Can the publisher help you get there?
Which step is the most important? Is this order the same for all publishers? Watch the video and get LeAnn’s perspective on these key questions and more!