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Written By Erin Kidd

Congratulations on signing your first publishing deal!…Now what…?!

It may seem like you’ve worked harder than ever to get that offer on the table. And while the possibilities of commercial success are now within reach, the exciting reality is that there’s much more work to do...

Will Overton (Warner/Chappell) gives his perspective on what it takes to be a competitive songwriter in today's market and what to expect from publishers when looking to get signed to a publishing deal.

SMACKSongs President, Michael McAnally Baum, discusses how his company operates and what kinds of things they look for when signing new talent.

Certified Entertainment Life Coach Stephanie Hajjar [Shading The Limelight] gives a rundown of why life coaching is important for individuals in the entertainment industry, and guides a group of NSAI Members through some helpful exercises.

Hannah Showmaker, Ciara Shortridge, and Chelsea Kent discuss how they go about finding new writers for their publishing companies.

Carnival Music Founder & GRAMMY award-winning Producer Frank Liddell [most widely known for his work with country superstar Miranda Lambert] leads an NSAI workshop on getting started in the music business, what publishers look for in a song, and how to go about pitching your work.