What is your writing style?
Make no bones about it, I am writing songs to fit the mainstream commercial marketplace. 4 bar intros (8 bars max), 3:00 songlengths, standard song forms of V1-Ch-V2-Ch-Bridge-Ch are common for me. Strong hooks always. (Listen to several examples of my work) I prefer to write songs with a positive message - I'm not big on sad/angry/breakup songs. I also try to keep it clean.

Will we do the customary 50/50 writer's split?
In the true spirit of co-writing, I propose a 50/50 writer's split. (and 50/50 publisher's split)
Unless we are working with fully produced backing tracks, in which case we will divide something smaller. (possibly a 25/25 split)

What does it cost?
My current rates for studio time are $100/hr. Additionally I ask you to pay the $45 fee to copyright our new song.

How will we register our work?
At the end of our co-write session, we'll want to submit our new song(s) to:

What if my recordings need more work after our co-write?
As an experienced Producer/Engineer, I'd welcome the chance to help you showcase your talents in their best light. After our initial "writing session", if you wish to spend more time polishing the recording here in my studio I ask that you pay my standard rate of $100/hr for engineering. (Listen to several examples of my work)

Ultimately when our song is finished, then what?
CD Release:
U.S. statutory rate for mechanical rights is currently 9.1¢.
Ex. 1: if press 100 CDs, mechanicals of $9.10 per song are payable.
In our case, since there is a 50/50 split, your label (or you if self-released) would owe me $4.05. (And the label/you would owe "yourself" $4.05. Which you are free to waive of course)
Ex. 2: if press 1000 CDs, mechanicals of $91.00 per song are payable.
If there is a 50/50 split, your label (or you if self-released) would owe me $40.50. (And the label/you would owe "yourself" $40.50. Which you are free to waive of course)
iTunes / Internet release:
If you sell downloads of the song, I am owed mechanicals of 4.55¢ (half of 9.1¢) per download.
Film/TV Placement:
I am actively placing songs in Film and Television productions. If any of our co-written songs get picked up, I will split the income with you 50/50. I am not currently charging administrative costs, but am likely to implement a small administrative cost in the future to cover my marketing expenses.
Recorded by other famous artists:
If the song is good enough, we can try to get it cut by someone famous. This translates to split of album mechanicals for both of us, airplay royalties for radio airplay, etc. I am not currently charging administrative costs, but am likely to implement a small administrative cost in the future to cover my marketing expenses.