Songwriter
Funding
Publishing income · Royalties · Advances · Licensing fees
Structure
Independent or publisher-affiliated · Collaborative and relationship-driven
Credentials
Strong lyric and melody craft · Demonstrated songwriting catalog
Responsibilities
Writing original songs
Co-writing sessions
Creating demos
Pitching songs
Managing publishing relationships
Pros
Scalable income through publishing · Cross-genre flexibility · Collaborative work culture
Challenges
Unpredictable royalties · Competitive access · Relationship-driven industry