Donna,

With a single song contract, it is sort of you take or you don't. There is not a negotiation, and not really a lot to talk about. And being pitched, really is only getting a foot in the door, it's not knocking the door off the hinges. You should be proud that it got attention that someone wants to put it in writing that they are representing it, but don't get too wrapped up in it. Move on to other songs and things and if something happens, they will let you know.

The fact is that songs don't really earn much money any more. It is all about artist branding now, and even cuts on major label products, are not garanteed to earn anything. So it's more for "bragging rights" than anything. If it works out, hopefully they might ask you for more songs down the road and offer opportunities to write with and get to know their artists and writers.

It's not going to make or break a career. The contracts are very basic because for the most part, not a lot happens on these things. But again, it is a good sign that you have some attention. Make sure if they offer you an open door, you deliver product that is well written, well recorded, and gives them something to work with.

Congratulations and enjoy it, then move on to other things. When professional writers operate, they don't just stop when they get songs pitched or anything. They move on to other writing appointments, other songs, other realtionships. It is very routine for songs, even at the top of the pecking order, to take years or even decades for something tangible to happen. You've got it in the door, gotten a foot there, now you keep that in the back of your mind, and move on to other things.

MAB