fyi Burton Collins a cowriter on
"You Never Gave Up on Me"
was also Karen Taylor Good's cowriter on
"How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" which was a hit for Patty Loveless and nominated for a Grammy more than 10 years back.

There are many pro's who don't have deals

How does the little guy get a break?
We make our breaks
Decide how dedicated you are to your dream.

It basically boils down to this:

1) build your songwriting skills, knowledge, and tools

2) write great songs,
+ find great songwriting ideas
+ cowrite with great writers, lyricists, producers and artists
+ set super high standards, be a tough rewriter

2) create great demos
+ your songs need to sound like they were written by pro's

3) network network network,
continue to meet and build relationships with key people
attend events and conferences
find talented people online

4) pitch your songs
write with people who've had success

5) be patient
be determined

Take the your first cut quiz
http://yourfirstcut.com/questionnaire.php
It's the truth


Originally Posted by TAMERA64

How does the little guy break into the circle???
How can we when they allow MAJOR writers into the contest.
If the last link doesn't wake you up I don't know what will.

Tammy
www.tammyedwards.com

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