cowriterproducer

A cowriterproducer is a person credited with both co-writing a work and producing it. The term is most commonly used in the music industry but can also apply to film, television, and other media projects. It signals that the individual contributes to the creative writing process while also handling or overseeing production decisions.

In music, a cowriterproducer typically contributes to lyrics, melody, or song structure and also takes on or shares the production responsibilities. This can involve arranging the track, selecting instruments, guiding recording sessions, shaping the sonic direction, and making decisions about performance and mix balance. The dual role often aims to streamline creative decisions and ensure a cohesive vision from writing through to final sound. Because they participate in both writing and production, cowriterproducers usually share both publishing royalties and production-based income with collaborators, subject to contract terms.

In film and television, the concept is similar but less standardized. A cowriterproducer there would be involved in script development as well as production tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, or overseeing creative execution. In practice, credits for dual roles may appear as writer and producer, showrunner, or executive producer, depending on the project and contractual arrangements. The overlap between writing and production can influence creative control, timeline management, and credit allocation.

Credits, ownership, and royalties vary by jurisdiction and contract. Writers typically receive publishing rights and royalties, while producers may receive a production fee, back-end profits, or executive credits. Negotiations around a cowriterproducer role focus on the scope of contributions, credit ordering, and rights to the finished work.