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I'm considering publishing with Donemus and I want to understand the financial side better. What is the typical royalty split for print sales? And how does the rental system work for larger orchestral works?

I'm writing a work for singer and chamber ensemble with a theatrical element. The text is abstract but there is staging. Does this fall under grand rights? I'm confused about where the line is between a concert work and a staged work for rights purposes.

I'm working on a piece for flute, oboe, and clarinet and want to incorporate multiphonics. What are the current best practices for notating these in a score? Should I use a legend? What software handles this best?

I just completed my first orchestral work and I want to make sure it's properly registered. Can anyone walk me through the process of registering with BUMA/Stemra? Do I need to have it performed first, or can I register it as soon as it's composed?

I'm preparing my first application to Fonds Podiumkunsten for a composition commission. I have a commissioning ensemble lined up. Has anyone been through this process? What makes a strong application? What are the most common reasons for rejection?

I've been told my biography is too dry and CV-like. How should a composer biography read? Should it be in first or third person? How do I communicate my artistic identity without sounding pretentious? Any examples of great composer bios?

I've been thinking about the longevity of my electroacoustic works. Software changes, formats become obsolete, hardware disappears. What are the best strategies for archiving and documenting electronic works so they can actually be reproduced in the future without my direct involvement?