Hey Mike,

With ASCAP, you just go into the file and "add publisher" . That updates the system, and away you go. Thing is, you can't decrease a percentage ( I tried to decease my OWN percentage to a co-writer, and it wouldn't let me do it ) So, if I list my own publishing company as the No1 publisher, am I going to have problems in the future ( oh, I hope ! ) if a real publisher needs/wants/expects the rights on a song ? I'd rather just leave it blank, until I know the real deal.

Hey Marc, yes I agree with your comments. The most famous example out our way, would have to be the kids group " The Wiggles " They never gave up their publishing to anyone else, are self managed, and grossed $50 million last year. Not bad for a bunch of guys that met in teachers training college, formed a local band, and the rest is history.

cheers, niteshift