Editorial Review
In The New Songwriter's Guide to Music Publishing, author and music insider Randy Poe teaches readers how to get the best deals for their songs. This revised edition:
-Features knowledgeable insider advice, giving aspiring songwriters a leg up on the competition
-Provides clear instruction that's right on the mark, as well as informative sidebars, sample forms, and amusing anecdotes
-Covers the basics of song publishing options, from single song contracts, to full-time positions as staff writers, to starting one's own company
Updated for the Internet age, the refreshed content will be an essential reference for anyone trying to sell their songs.
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Customer Reviews
Alex Matlin needs to get a life 
2008-01-15
Actually, I really like and use Mr. Poe's book (personally and as an instructor of a college level music business class). I would give it 4 to 5 stars. However, Mr. Alex Matlin posted the identical review for Mr. Poe's book entitled "Music Publishing, A Songwriter's Guide" on November 2, 2001. Granted, this may be a revised version of the earlier book, but if Mr. Matlin has not read this version (and how could he since the newer book was published in 2006) then how can he honestly review it? A rhetorical question indeed since he cannot. I would guess Mr. Matlin has a conflict with Mr. Poe and must resort to a book review to attempt to exact his revenge. If Mr. Matlin can honestly say that he read the later version of the book and has the same opinion, fine. But until then his review should be removed. By way of disclosure, I do not know Mr. Poe, or any of his relatives, publishers, friends, etc. In other words, I have no reason to defend Mr. Poe other than that I find his books (both of them, as well as Mr. Passman's book referenced by Mr. Matlin in his review) to be valuable resources.
Solid overview of the publishing business 
2007-11-24
I have read several books on music publishing, and this is one of the best and most recent ones. What I particularly like about this book is that it is short, concise and easy to read. There's not a whole lot of legalese in here, just enough that is necessary for each topic. It's in plain english, so it's fairly easy to understand. It's also modern to the extent it addresses digital issues. Overall, a good buy.
EXCELLENT BOOK 
2007-10-31
I have to totally disagree with the guy who gave the one star review on this book. I have read several books now on songwriting and this is my favorite. I am right now reading Passman's book and it does seem to be very detailed, but this book was far from boring. I know it was not the authors intent, but it has really inspired me towards becoming my own publisher.
An excuse 2007-05-07
Sorry folks, I bought this book as a present for a man in Trinidad. He seems happy with it, but I looked at it only to see if it was the kind of thing he wanted.
I tried to buy the 2007 version of Songwriter's Market, but
was told it couldn't be delivered to a WI or Danish address. However, I'm not sure if this was on Amazon,
Great Overview 2006-04-16
If you want to understand music publishing - get this book. It starts with music publishing then and now, writing a song, getting it copyrighted and copyright law, how to go about getting it published, the royalties artists and publishers should receive,how you can start your own company, as well as the different organizations for artists and publsihers. It has information on ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, the three performing rights societies, with a good synopsis on each. This book covers the nuts and bolts of the music publishing industry and any serious individual interested in learning more about this subject should have this book.
A TUNE OF SUCCESS 2004-03-23
In The New Songwriter's Guide to Music Publishing, author and music insider Randy Poe teaches readers how to get the best deals for their songs. This revised edition:
-Features knowledgeable insider advice, giving aspiring songwriters a leg up on the competition
-Provides clear instruction that's right on the mark, as well as informative sidebars, sample forms, and amusing anecdotes
-Covers the basics of song publishing options, from single song contracts, to full-time positions as staff writers, to starting one's own company
Updated for the Internet age, the refreshed content will be an essential reference for anyone trying to sell their songs.
A Good Starter Book 2003-12-11
As a songwriter and aspiring Music Publisher, I found the background and history of music publishing along with candid information involved with it to be very enlightening. This book gives detailed information and also give step by step instructions on how to get started in the business of music publishing. I was very well impressed.
A very cost effective way to understand music publishing 2003-04-28
This book was very attractive to me because of the price. I spent upwards of 70 dollars a book for similair music industry reference material, and this is one of the best books I own. This book, for the most part, has much of the information that "Music Publishing" by Tim Whitsett has, but is more expensive. Although Whitsett goes into a little more detail, you save 30 dollars. If you have the money, get both to have an arry of information.
The credentials that Poe has in writing "Music Publishing: A Song Writers Guide" is very amazing and the reader gets the understanding of the mistakes people have made in the publishiong aspect of music. I must warn you, that if you are not used to reading of the music industry you should not start off with this book. This is more for the people who have a little bit of general background about music in general. Other than that; a great, inexpensive resource on publishing.
The Best How To Book I've Encountered In Thirty Years 2001-11-08
I've been writing about music for nearly thirty years for magazines such as Frets, Fast Folk, Billboard, Acoustic Guitar and Sing Out! the folk music magazine, and I've yet to find any "how to" book that even comes close to matching Mr. Poe's offering for its literate, engaging, and informed contribution to the genre. He is truly a songwriter's best friend. Here is an articulate music publisher who can, himself, write rings around the rest of the crowd. Mr. Poe takes the aspiring songwriter into his confidence - you won't find many music publishers doing that! He gives the reader an insider's view and a leg up on all of the important issues a hopeful professional must learn in order to find success in this business of music. Unlike the other books on the subject, this one is fun to read, easy to follow and comprehend, and right on the mark as far as giving the reader the best information available. If, after finishing this book, the reader can't make some headway in the music business, he or she might need to sharpen another pencil and get back to work on their songwriting. All the business stuff is in the book, it's just a question of how much one is willing to learn and work with the knowledge Mr. Poe generously bestows.
Bored to tears by stiff and amature writing style 2001-11-02
This book was recommended during a course I took - but I couldn't get through it! The author's writing style was boring, irritating and painfully awkward! Don Passman's book All You Need To Know About the Music Business is a much easier and informative read.
