To quote the BIG BOOK..."Many are called ..but few are chosen"
Songwriting is one hard bitch of a Mistress...you can buy/read/and sleep with songwriting books 24/7....you can brown nose/network/pitch 24/7...you can write/scream/pull your hair out 24/7..you can brag/attend seminars//shout from fooftops..listen to this!!....But if you do not get a "rub of the green"..in otherwords a good slice of luck..ie. being at the right place ...at the right time...then boys..to be positively blunt and to the point....you are farting against the wind!..all the songwriting books manuels or whatever,guru's, advisers,6 easy steps,10 easy steps or 20 easy steps...add mountains to that list,make it the face of the EIGER....IF YOUR LUCKY YOU might MAKE A CRUST....so lets enjoy the wee bit of talent we have and enjoy it..some will aim for the moon and hit the bulls eye no doubt...others will forever howl at it......Terry..