Selling Lyrics

[SuperPigeon]

I have been writing songs for quite a few months now with a friend at my college taking a few on to turn into proper songs. I only write the lyrics and would like to sell them to bands. I don't want to sell them to become super famous as I have discovered many writers are only looking for; I just want to get some money and have the chance to hear my words coming out of a bands instruments and singer. I was wondering, how do songwriters like Bernie Taupin and Gary Barlow make money from writing just the lyrics and how can I turn my backlog of songs into a profit for myself. Thanks in advance.

[no-knowledge]

give us a sample.........go on you know you want to.

[andy-hughes]

It's almost impossible to break into a successful career as a lyricist because the competition is so massive.

Messrs. Taypin and Barlow are both connected to hugely successful artists, and they are paid an agreed royalty every time a song they have written is bought, or played anywhere in the world - hence thier millionaire status.

But ctances like that come along once in a blue moon - you need to be connected to a band or singer from Day One, and for them to be a success - it is almost unheard of for a writer to simply have their work recorded my major artists, although Dianne Warren does this, but she is one of very very very few who can. Check out the sort of talent you are up against -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Warren

But it can happen. The breaks are a matter of luck, and definitely 'right place, right time'.

Why not hook up with any bands in your area, and see what you can do together? You may at least have the thrill of hearing your songs in your local puba, and remember,e everyone starts somewhere. I recall beginning my music journalism career in the early '80's, and a friend telling me of a New Romantic band who played at their manager's club where the guitartist was the burger chef, and they would love an interview. I told her that unknown bands are hard to sell, and she asked me for weeks and weeks, and I never did get to talk to that unknown band who were desparate for an interview anywhere.

What ever did happen to Duran Duran?

[SuperPigeon]

Thanks Andy-hughes.

I completely understand that it is highly unlikely I will be a famous writer. Alot of people on the net who had previously asked this question have said, "Oh, how can i get platinum m8" and its obvious they don't want to do it for real, or at least sensibly. I just want to get my songs out there and what you've said I can do seems sensible.

Thanks again!