Writer's Split Sheet Example
Congratulations! You've found yourself writing a song with a co-writer (or several)! One of the ways to prevent or curtail problems in the future is establishing who owns what portion of the song. A Writer's Split Sheet will help! However, there are many different ways to draft a Writer's Split Sheet, so it is highly recommended that you seek the advice and counsel of a qualified legal representative (ideally an attorney who specializes in Music/Entertainment Law or Contract Law). Here is an example of a typical Writer's Split Sheet.
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Single Song Writer's Split Agreement - Example
This Agreement will confirm that we, the sole writers of the composition listed below, hereby agree between ourselves to the following writers’ divisions:
SONG TITLE: BEST SONG EVER
WRITER NAME: SPLIT %: PRO: PUBLISHING COMPANY:
Suzie Songwriter 33 BMI Song Girl Publishing Co.
Craig Composer 33 SESAC Slick Publishing Co.
Lydia Lyricist 34 ASCAP Great Lyrics Publishing Co.
Year in which above-titled song was completed: _______ /______ / 20??
(month / day / year)
We hereby represent and warrant that there are no samples contained in the above-titled composition. Each writer is granted permission to engage the song in synch placement licensing. The above-mentioned song was written, performed, and produced by the writers signed below. No work-for-hire or additional talent/musicians were used on this song and on this recording.
Administration and Contact Person is Ms. Lydia Lyricist at (800) 555-SONG / Email: Lydia@LydiaLyricist.com / Website: www.LydiaLyricist.com / Mail: Great Lyrics Publishing Co., Attn: Ms. Lydia Lyricist, P.O. Box 1001, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
Your signature below will indicate your agreement of the above.
READ AND AGREED:
X_________________________________ / PRINT NAME: Suzie Songwriter DATE:__________________
X_________________________________ / PRINT NAME: Craig Composer DATE:__________________
X_________________________________ / PRINT NAME: Lydia Lyricist DATE:__________________
SONG TITLE: BEST SONG EVER
WRITER NAME: SPLIT %: PRO: PUBLISHING COMPANY:
Suzie Songwriter 33 BMI Song Girl Publishing Co.
Craig Composer 33 SESAC Slick Publishing Co.
Lydia Lyricist 34 ASCAP Great Lyrics Publishing Co.
Year in which above-titled song was completed: _______ /______ / 20??
(month / day / year)
We hereby represent and warrant that there are no samples contained in the above-titled composition. Each writer is granted permission to engage the song in synch placement licensing. The above-mentioned song was written, performed, and produced by the writers signed below. No work-for-hire or additional talent/musicians were used on this song and on this recording.
Administration and Contact Person is Ms. Lydia Lyricist at (800) 555-SONG / Email: Lydia@LydiaLyricist.com / Website: www.LydiaLyricist.com / Mail: Great Lyrics Publishing Co., Attn: Ms. Lydia Lyricist, P.O. Box 1001, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
Your signature below will indicate your agreement of the above.
READ AND AGREED:
X_________________________________ / PRINT NAME: Suzie Songwriter DATE:__________________
X_________________________________ / PRINT NAME: Craig Composer DATE:__________________
X_________________________________ / PRINT NAME: Lydia Lyricist DATE:__________________