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Song Evaluations
Submission Guidelines

Write THIS Music does song evaluations (song critiques) for $5.00/song. All songs submitted for evaluation are automatically considered for publishing. To submit a song you must follow these guidelines:

1.    Request permission to submit by sending an Email to writethismusic@comcast.net.  DO NOT CALL to request permission to submit material. Write THIS Music does NOT accept unsolicited material.  You MUST request permission BY EMAIL to submit material.

2.    Make a payment of $5.00 through PayPal to writethismusic@comcast.net if you want your song evaluated.  You do NOT have to have a PayPal account to make a payment through PayPal.  Writers may submit 1 song/month for consideration for publishing only at no charge, but they MUST receive permission from Write THIS Music by email before submitting a song solely for publishing consideration.

3.    Email 1 (one) mp3 to writethismusic@comcast.net with the song title in the Subject line and the lyric typed or pasted in the body of the email.

We only accept song submissions by email (although there are some exceptions made for non-U.S. writers) and we do not go to websites to review songs that have been posted.

NON U.S. WRITERS GET FREE SONG EVALUATIONS.  If you're a writer who lives in a country other than the U.S and you're pitching to Nashville, you have obstacles that most U.S. writers don't have.  We sympathize because it's hard enough if you're here!  Therefore, for you there is no charge for song evaluations. (limit 4 free evaluations/year. Additional evaluations are $5 each). We help many non-U.S. writers.  We have non U.S. references that we encourage you to contact for more info if you have questions. 

What to Expect from your Song Evaluations

What you'll get from us is information you can use.  We do not consider comments like "Your song is not commercial enough" or "Your song isn't what the market is looking for" to be useful information.  Song publishers (or music publishers) don't always have the time, or perhaps the desire, to give constructive criticism.  While the above 2 comments may be actually be true for a song comments like these are useless to the writer and you won't hear them from us.  Instead you'll hear what the songs strong points are as well as specific reasons why a song might be a tough pitch on Music Row.  If you'd like, we'll also tell you how to fix it.  Read on...

If we think your song could be a possible contender following a good rewrite, we'll offer you a rewrite consult.  This offer is made on about 1 or 2 out of every 10 songs submitted.  We do not offer Rewrite Consults on every song we receive by any stretch...only those possessing market potential.

We give honest, straightforward, constructive criticism and feedback.  If that's what you want, then you;ve come to the right place. We won't pull punches to earn your business. And that's a promise.

We're looking for writers who can not only handle criticism, but also use it to improve their craft.  Criticism isn't about a writer's character, talent, personal value, or potential and it shouldn't be taken as such. It's about the song, period. If you are unable to accept criticism and use it toward your skill development as a songwriter, you may be in the wrong business.
"I think your evaluation was awesome, br.... You obviously poured yourself into looking at this particular song. I find much food for thought and clear perspective in what you've shared. This seems to be something you're very good at." C. Evan Loenard,  Anderson, SC

"I got a response from Harlan Howard Songs...my contact in Nashville. Well, you surely do have the ear! [They] said basically exactly what you said!" Orlando Luckey, Cincinnati OH.

"Thank you so much for taking the time in giving intelligent critiques.  You make perfect sense, and at least you didn't tell me that I should take up knitting. Thanks for all you do for us nobody songwriters"  Brenda McBryde, San Antonio, TX

"First, let me tell you that you're great!  I truly appreciate the way you express things: it's clear and always documented with a reason or an example.  I'll tell the people around me that you know how to evaluate a song, because you do.  You know your business and it shows.  Let me tell you that you've taught me a lot of things in a few lines.  I won't forget your kindness and professionalism..."   Yann Couseret, Castellane,  France