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"There's a world of difference to writing lyrics you can pitch to other artists and lyrics for yourself." - this is so true.

I find it so interesting that as soon as there's a post about someone who has actually SUCCEEDED in getting hit songs placed and getting jobs as a staff writer, all these people come out spewing negativity. I've read Jason's books and I've heard him speak in person. You may think that his kind of success comes from "selling out" - well, try it, see how easy it is.

Jimi Heath posted something in her blog that I think is very true:
"Don't Diss Radio ...as a writer who is trying to make it you HAVE to respect the work that was put into getting that song recorded by that artist and then give props to the writer. Remember, that writer worked his ass off to get where he/she is and at the end of the day, the check is coming to their mailbox, not yours. Like the song or not, it is to be respected. You never know, one day it might be YOUR song that some newbie writer thinks sucks."

read the complete article at
http://www.jimiheath.com/art2.htm