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• Virtual Studio Systems, the creators of Lyricist software, have donated a download licensed copy of their software to one lucky subscriber per month.
• Indie-Music.com have donated a copy of their Musician's Toolkit CD to one subscriber per month.
• Onlinegigs has generously donated 6 full months (a $120 value!) of their service! One lucky raffle winner per month will be awarded this powerful tool for musicians, agents, record companies and managers designed to virtually automate the administration of booking and promoting your band or bands.
• SongU.com has been kind enough to offer a 3 month membership (a $75 value!) to one raffle winner per month. SongU.com provides online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities, in addition to over 70 multi-level courses developed by award-winning songwriters. State-of-the-art voice-enabled classrooms allow you to interact in real time with hit songwriting instructors and songwriting peers from around the world. Get connected with collaborators, meet industry professionals and pitch your songs entirely online.
• "100 Miles To A Record Deal" author and publisher Bronson Herrmuth has donated a copy of his book to be given away to one subscriber per month.
• "The Little Black Book of Band Profit Secrets" author and publisher Sean Farrington has donated a copy of his ebook to one subscriber a month.  Sean has been a regularly contributor to these newsletters and this book is extremely helpful to anyone who wants to make a living as a performer.
  
• And of course, the reviewed book within every issue is also raffled away to a subscriber in the issue where its review appears.

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You might also find some of the following tools helpful in your songwriting, performance, and promotions:
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Singing Success | SongU.com | Berklee Music | Songs Revealed Courses

Current Issue:
Issue 11.9 - December 2008

(Back Issues will be displayed after the newsletter has been sent out to the mailing list)

Previous Issues:

Year One: Issue 1.0 - Mar 1998 Issue 1.1 - Apr 1998 Issue 1.2 - May 1998 Issue 1.3 - Jun 1998 Issue 1.4 - Jul 1998 Issue 1.5 - Aug 1998 Issue 1.6 - Sep 1998 Issue 1.7- Oct 1998 Issue 1.8- Nov 1998 Issue 1.9- Dec 1998 Issue 1.10- Jan 1999 Issue 1.11- Feb 1999 Year Four: Issue 4.0 - Mar 2001 Issue 4.1 - Apr 2001 Issue 4.2 - May 2001 Issue 4.3 - Jun 2001 Issue 4.4 - Jul 2001 Issue 4.5 - Aug 2001 Issue 4.6 - Sep 2001 Issue 4.7 - Oct 2001 Issue 4.8 - Nov 2001 Issue 4.9 - Dec 2001 Issue 4.10 - Jan 2002 Issue 4.11 - Feb 2002 Year Seven: Issue 7.0 - Mar 2004 Issue 7.1 - Apr 2004 Issue 7.2 - May 2004 Issue 7.3 - Jun 2004 Issue 7.4 - Jul 2004 Issue 7.5 - Aug 2004 Issue 7.6 - Sep 2004 Issue 7.7 - Oct 2004 Issue 7.8 - Nov 2004 Issue 7.9 - Dec 2004 Issue 7.10 - Jan 2005 Issue 7.11 - Feb 2005 Year Ten: Issue 10.0 - Mar 2007 Issue 10.1 - Apr 2007 Issue 10.2 - May 2007 Issue 10.3 - Jun 2007 Issue 10.4 - Jul 2007 Issue 10.5 - Aug 2007 Issue 10.6 - Sep 2007 Issue 10.7 - Oct 2007 Issue 10.8 - Nov 2007 Issue 10.9 - Dec 2007 Issue 10.10 - Jan 2008 Issue 10.11 - Feb 2008

Year Two: Issue 2.0 - Mar 1999 Issue 2.1 - Apr 1999 Issue 2.2 - May 1999 Issue 2.3 - Jun 1999 Issue 2.4 - July 1999 Issue 2.5 - Aug 1999 Issue 2.6 - Sep 1999 Issue 2.7 - Oct 1999 Issue 2.8 - Nov 1999 Issue 2.9 - Dec 1999 Issue 2.10 - Jan 2000 Issue 2.11 - Feb 2000 Year Five: Issue 5.0 - Mar 2002 Issue 5.1 - Apr 2002 Issue 5.2 - May 2002 Issue 5.3 - Jun 2002 Issue 5.4 - Jul 2002 Issue 5.5 - Aug 2002 Issue 5.6 - Sep 2002 Issue 5.7 - Oct 2002 Issue 5.8 - Nov 2002 Issue 5.9 - Dec 2002 Issue 5.10 - Jan 2003 Issue 5.11 - Feb 2003 Year Eight: Issue 8.0 - Mar 2005 Issue 8.1 - Apr 2005 Issue 8.2 - May 2005 Issue 8.3 - Jun 2005 Issue 8.4 - Jul 2005 Issue 8.5 - Aug 2005 Issue 8.6 - Sep 2005 Issue 8.7 - Oct 2005 Issue 8.8 - Nov 2005 Issue 8.9 - Dec 2005 Issue 8.10 - Jan 2006 Issue 8.11 - Feb 2006 Year Eleven: Issue 11.0 - Mar 2008 Issue 11.1 - Apr 2008 Issue 11.2 - May 2008 Issue 11.3 - Jun 2008 Issue 11.4 - Jul 2008 Issue 11.5 - Aug 2008 Issue 11.6 - Sep 2008 Issue 11.7 - Oct 2008 Issue 11.8 - Nov 2008

Year Three: Issue 3.0 - Mar 2000 Issue 3.1 - Apr 2000 Issue 3.2 - May 2000 Issue 3.3 - Jun 2000 Issue 3.4 - Jul 2000 Issue 3.5 - Aug 2000 Issue 3.6 - Sep 2000 Issue 3.7 - Oct 2000 Issue 3.8 - Nov 2000 Issue 3.9 - Dec 2000 Issue 3.10 - Jan 2001 Issue 3.11 - Feb 2001 Year Six: Issue 6.0 - Mar 2003 Issue 6.1 - Apr 2003 Issue 6.2 - May 2003 Issue 6.3 - Jun 2003 Issue 6.4 - Jul 2003 Issue 6.5 - Aug 2003 Issue 6.6 - Sep 2003 Issue 6.7 - Oct 2003 Issue 6.8 - Nov 2003 Issue 6.9 - Dec 2003 Issue 6.10 - Jan 2004 Issue 6.11 - Feb 2004 Year Nine: Issue 9.0 - Mar 2006 Issue 9.1 - Apr 2006 Issue 9.2 - May 2006 Issue 9.3- Jun 2006 Issue 9.4- Jul 2006 Issue 9.5- Aug 2006 Issue 9.6- Sep 2006 Issue 9.7- Oct 2006 Issue 9.8- Nov 2006 Issue 9.9 - Dec 2006 Issue 9.10 - Jan 2007 Issue 9.11 - Feb 2007

The Muse's News is a newsletter for songwriters on the net, published every month and is free of charge. It includes helpful articles, reviews and listings of songwriting contests, as well as a classified section for market information and helpful services.

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Articles for feature spots should be no more than 800 words in length. I can't guarantee I'll use every submission I receive, but I can guarantee I'll give the matter serious consideration. I'll contact you directly to let you know if I'll be using the article or review.

Market information or Songwriting Contest listings can be submitted and will be considered for free inclusion. The ideal format for such listings is a heading in all caps, with a paragraph of text including a url to check out for more information.

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We always welcome songwriting-related books/products for potential review. However, please note the following:

(1) Sending a book does not guarantee a review to be published in The Muse's News. Because of limited time and space, I only publish reviews of books I believe to be of special value to songwriters.

(2) Please do not ask when your book will be reviewed. I will contact the publishers/authors of books whose reviews will be published in The Muse's News and let them know in advance.

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Subscribers are welcome to recirculate or reprint The Muse's News for nonprofit use as long as the appropriate credit is given and the entire text of the newsletter is included (including credits and information at the end of each issue). Other cases should contact me at editor@musesmuse.com. Please do NOT use the subscriber list for mass-mailing purposes (don't bother trying, it won't work). Anyone attempting to do so will have his/her subscription terminated immediately.

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I hope you enjoy the e-zine! Feedback and suggestions are welcome.

-- Jodi Krangle

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What others are saying about The Muse's News...

Upon your eight years of service to the music industry, I just want to heartily congratulate you, and thank you so much for your wonderful newsletter. I gotta admit in this age of listservs, at first, when I subscribed to the Muse's News, I wasn't sure how much content would be in your newsletter, but you've proved me wrong time and time again. I feel bad for musicians who don't know about you. I've become a better, more inspired songwriter thanks to you and the wonderful resources you point me to. Here's to many more issues of your valuable newsletter! Friendly regards,
- Isabel in New York, NY, April 6, 2005

Jodi.... Still the best free newsletter bar none. I even print the darn thing out!!
- Denny in Pennsylvania, January 5, 2002

As a subscriber for more than a year, I have enjoyed receiving the Muse's News and as a composer/songwriter trying to 'break' into the business, I've found it to be a marvelous source for insider information and tips on the ins and outs of the music business, especially in today's marketplace. Keep up the good work and I look forward to next issue. - Dennis Angeloni, September 9, 2001

THANKS for another GREAT issue! I spent a LOT of time with it, following up, etc. Some of the OTHER e-letters I get are easily-disposed of, but yours hangs on and delivers! Thanks!
- Rex Poindexter, September 2, 2001

Jodi- I want to thank you for putting together another wonderful newsletter. There's always a question I need answered, a class I want to take, or an article I'm thrilled to have found. It must be a huge job. I'm so happy you take it on!
- Alicia King, April 29, 2001

I've got to say I love the Muse's News.  Your ebullient personality comes singing through each and every issue.  Your newsletter is a wonderful read that I save for the end of the day.  Thank you so much for producing this great product that keeps me feeling like I'll still make that career change and fulfill my lifelong dream.  I'll be sure to write again when I have more time.  For now, I just wanted to let you know you've breathed life into my songwriting dreams and you continue to bubble enthusiastically through your words. Have a great New Year's.
- Carl Rachel, December 31, 1998

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