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Co-Publishing Deal Review Worksheet
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Use this workbook to review the economics, rights, services, and risk points in a proposed co-publishing deal. It is a planning tool, not legal advice.
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SheetPurposeHow to Use
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DashboardQuick summary of the deal review.Review the calculated deal snapshot and risk signals.
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Deal SummaryMain agreement facts.Enter the parties, term, territory, covered works, advance, and share information.
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Income Split CalculatorFormula-driven income split model.Enter estimated income and share assumptions to see songwriter and publisher participation.
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Advance & RecoupmentAdvance and recovery review.Enter advance, approved expenses, and income applied to recoupment.
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Rights & ServicesChecklist of rights granted and services promised.Mark each item as included, not included, unclear, or not applicable.
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Key Terms ReviewContract terms and risk review.Flag terms that need follow-up before signing.
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Decision NotesFinal review and questions.Score the deal, summarize concerns, and list questions for the attorney, manager, or publisher.
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Notes: All formulas are estimates based on the inputs provided. Actual publishing income depends on the contract language, collection source, territory, deductions, timing, tax treatment, and accounting rules.
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