10/18/2026
Stop leaving your royalties on the table.
The Esau lesson: know what you're giving up before you trade away your birthright. Creators (artists, comedians, pastors, influencers) need to understand the difference between leasing rights and selling them.
The Black Box breaks down how creator money actually moves: publishing, royalties, YouTube Content ID, licensing, and the money that goes unclaimed when nobody's looking.
Nagast Publishing is building an app (pre-launch) to guide creators through registering songs with ASCAP, BMI, SoundExchange, and The MLC in one workflow. And the vision: a 24/7 music channel on Roku where independent artists' videos play around the clock, built on a 65/35 creator-first split.
Know your worth. Collect your royalties. Own your distribution.
Full write-up: https://nagastfootwear.com/blogs/news/open-the-black-box-the-book-every-creator-needs-the-app-that-collects-what-youre-owed-and-the-24-7-music-channel-that-pays-like-it-means-it
What step will you take to protect your creative work?