TY - BOOK AU - Braheny,John TI - The craft and business of songwriting: a practical guide to creating and marketing artistically and commercially successful songs SN - 1582974667 AV - MT67 .B65 2006 U1 - 782.4216413 22 PY - 2006///] CY - Cincinnati, Ohio PB - Writer's Digest Books KW - Popular music KW - Writing and publishing N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 384-395) and index; The craft. Creativity and inspiration ; Subject matter ; The media and listeners ; Writing lyrics ; Constructing a song ; Writing music ; Collaboration -- The business. Protecting your songs ; Where your money comes from ; Publishing ; Self-publishing ; Demos ; Marketing yourself and your songs ; Additional markets ; Getting a record deal N2 - "In this comprehensive guide, music industry consultant John Braheny teaches you the craft of songwriting and then goes behind the scenes of the music business to unearth insider secrets that will make your songs stand out"--Back cover ER -