Whats the best way of legally protecting and making money from your songs?

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Consider joining the The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers. http://www.songwriters-guild.co.uk/

"The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers Copyright Registration Centre, the leading independent music copyright registration witnessing service for Certified copyright & intellectual property rights of songwriters, composers, lyricists and the music industry in general, is a free service for Guild members."

"Where Do I Begin? How do I progress from my current status (amateur, semi pro or professional)? - questions you may ask. Analysis of your current situation will help you begin moving in the right direction with your songwriting, composing, recording and business developments. You may be a novice songwriter, composer, artiste or you may be established and require a better understanding of issues that need further explanation and clarification. As a Guild member, talking to us will help us to identify your specific aims in the music industry and try to help you with your market direction for exploitation of your copyrights and performances and understanding of how to get your money being royalties from the exploitation of your copyrights and performances. Our member consultants work full time in the music industry as music publishers, record company owners, producers, distributors and promotors, and are experienced professionals."

There's also BASCA

http://www.basca.org.uk/home/

Do some research before committing to either - people seem to have varied opinions. For example

http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/songwriters-resou...