A more realistic path for freelancers and creators just starting out is to focus on building your reputation first. Yes, ownership is lovely, but paying rent is lovelier. Take the work that's offered, learn the business, then gradually negotiate better terms as your value increases.

Taylor Swift officially owns the rights to all her created content and music following a recent purchase of the last of her music that was sold six years ago. In 2019, she first protested against her former record label for selling her master recordings.