I've been following but not contributing to the thread about 'Writing for other artists' and was a little disturbed by one of the comments.
Seriousfun, who does know what he's talking about and who's opinion I greatly respect, said;
'When they do come you for a song (meaning people who are genuinely able to help promote you) btw, they do not want one that has already been plastered all over the internet in forums, soundcloud, reverbnation etc...'
I have spent most of my life keeping my material to myself for fear of being ripped or ridiculed but, then I discovered this forum and realised that other writers, and far better ones than me at that, just seem to post their stuff up on the forum for review. I still feel this has been a wonderful discovery which has opened the flood gates to a whole new world of creative talent and otherwise inaccessible entertainment. In addition to that I have found that joining in and posting my stuff has been so liberating, rewarding and educational I just wonder why I kept this to myself for so long. More surprising, for me at least, joining in has spurred me on to write more and more new songs. I the old days, if I was stupid enough to tell anyone I wrote songs I'd get that 'Oh you poor deluded thing' sort of look but now I can immediately back it up by saying just have a listen to my Soundcloud page if you're interested.
So, do you think that any songs published here really are doomed as far as any professional placement is concerned? And, if so, then what should we do with those songs that we feel may be strong enough to be selected?