Writing great songs is not enough. To make money, songwriters need a firm, realistic grasp of how songs generate income, and how the songwriting business works. This business of songwriting is a one-volume resource that teaches the skills and knowledge every songwriter and music publisher needs to succeed. Samples of virtually every contract a songwriter might likely encounter are included, and with top music industry attorneys as consultants, Blume translates these contracts from legalese into plain English. The author is a songwriter, music publisher, and educator.