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Old 11-13-2008, 06:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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what if you do not want to become a music entertainer but you want to make money off your lyrics, is there a record company or anything that buys lyrics off of your hands or something like that?
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Old 11-13-2008, 07:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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it's been part of pop music for pretty much ever. just look in the credits for most pop acts and you'll usually see 2 or 3 names following the main entertainer's.

not exactly sure how you get to be in that position but it definitely exists. i'd just contact labels for more information about selling lyrics / working as a lyricist. having an arts degree (major in english literature / minor in music theory for example) wouldn't hurt either.

i also would NOT send a sample of your work unless they ask for it. it's a common practice to turn down unsolicited material in creative / entertainment fields for legal protection on both sides.
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Old 11-14-2008, 03:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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ok thanks
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