All Entries in the "Writing Showcase" Category
What do I charge for a ghostwriter job on a non-fiction book?
This discussion originated April 2012 in the LinkedIn group, “eBooks, eBook readers, Digital Books, Digital Content.” It only got 17 responses (including mine) and wasn’t very informative. What do I charge for a ghostwriter job on a non-fiction book? 2 months ago Like Comment Unfollow Flag More 17 comments Follow Joy Joy Smith • I believe Writer’s [...]
Home Studios and Mastering
In the LinkedIn group, “Music Producers Forum,” I started a discussion on home studios and mastering. It received over 400 posts (including mine). Jomar Reyes is the excellent manager of the group. PDF file: Home Studios and Mastering – Music Producers Forum – JerryFlattum The opening question for the discussion was as follows (link leads [...]
What is Songster?
Photo from the blog, Record Fiend There’s not alot of information on the history of songster. Following is a link to my definition of Songster, a reference I make to myself, and definitions of songster by AllMusic.com and Wikipedia. AllMusic.com offers this definition: The songster tradition both pre-dated and co-existed with blues music, especially in [...]
Majors vs. Indies War – LinkedIn – Music Industry Network
The following discussion appears in the LinkedIn Group, “Music Industry Network.” As of 2.18.12, 10:30PM EST., there are 281 posts. To participate you must join the group. Are major labels really evil? Why the Indie Movement? Do unsigned artists really believe they can pump out hits and become stars without a major label backing? Indie [...]
Recording and Mastering – LinkedIn – Independent Recording Artist Community
In the LinkedIn Group, Independent Recording Artist Community, the following discussion on recording and mastering came to a halt but received over 400 posts (including mine). Following is a reprint of the initial question posted in the discussion. The link leads to the discussion. The greatest mystery in recording is mastering. Send it out or do [...]
Home Studios and Mastering – LinkedIn – Music Producers Forum
The following link leads to a discussion on home studios and mastering in the LinkedIn group, “Music Producers Forum.” The discussion is no longer active but received more than 400 posts (including mine). Compared to David Foster, Rick Rubin, Trevor Horn, Vernon Reid, etc. do you really think you can compete from a home studio? [...]
Crossover: Song Creation in the 21st Century – Proposal
Crossover: Song Creation in the 21st Century Crossover: Song Creation in the 21st Century is a comprehensive manual (eMultimedia production in-progress) on songwriting from the technical, cultural and business perspectives. The proposal available for viewing was originally entitled, Bridge On Fire. Crossover: Song Creation in the 21st Century – Proposal – PDF Crossover: Song Creation in the [...]
True Self: Mindfulness Discussion – LinkedIn Group
The following discussion first appeared in the LinkedIn group: Mindfulness I discovered my true self or natural self. It was not created but it can be destroyed. How do I protect it? I discovered a part of my being that defies definition. It might be the “true self, although “true self” is clearly controversial as [...]
Introduction to Time Travelers In The Celestial Age
Time Travelers In The Celestial Age is a full length Sci-Fi Action/Adventure screenplay.
More On Mastering – MusizBiz Group – LinkedIn
The following discussion on recording and mastering appeared in the LinkedIn group, “MusicBiz Group.” It took place in 2011 and early 2012. How do you know if the recording you hear was mastered? What IS mastering? The new standard in the song plugger game is that your recordings must be master-quality. They must be ready [...]
