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How much does a SWD MEMBERSHIP cost?

A basic Artist page and Listing is FREE.  The cost of a FEATURED Songwriters Directory Artist Page and Listing is very reasonable FREE! (Limited time only).  There is simply a One-time Setup Fee of $19.95.  Here you increase your exposure and networking opportunities by being associated with the world wide community of songwriters like yourself.  More people will link to your other websites, listen to your music, and buy your CDs.  Go to the SIGN-UP page for details.

We accept payment for the FEATURED Artist Page and Listing through PayPal, and payment is due upon completion of the Sign-up Form.

We have invested and continue to invest a great deal of time and money designing, developing, marketing, and maintaining this website.  This is a business venture which provides services for users and members, and it needs to be at least a little bit profitable so that we can continue to provide these services.  Thanks to our FEATURED ARTISTS we are able to continue to provide this valuable service to songwriters around the world.

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What is the term of my Membership and how do I renew it?

Your Membership Term is for as long as the website exists, or until your membership is terminated.  If you wish to terminate your membership, simply write "CANCEL" in the email reminder subject line and return it to us, or e-mail us at any time indicating that you would like to cancel your membership.  The One-time Setup Fee for the FEATURED Artist Page and Listing will be refunded in full if you terminate within 30 days of your initial Sign-up date (the one-time setup fee is non-refundable after 30 days).  

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How do I get my songs on the web ?

Your songs need to be in a digital format, preferably on a CD or CD-R.  Then you need to upload them to a music website.  These sites give step by step instructions on how to convert your music to the correct format.  The website you choose should allow visitors free and easy access to your music. Your own website may also be a good choice. We suggest you check out our resource page:  Music Sites- MP3s, Uploads, Downloads, Streams, & Radio

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Where can I find MP3 players and encoders ?

Click on this link, which will take you to this topic on the Resources page.

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What if I don't have any songs on CD ?

To be able to upload your songs to a music website, they will need to be in a digital format, preferably on a CD or CD-R. There are services that can take your songs from a cassette tape and put them on a CD.  We can do this for you for a small fee. (Click here for more information on our ). If you don't have any songs on CD, you can still be listed in the SONGWRITERS DIRECTORY. You can always add your songs later, if you wish. 

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What if I have only written a few songs?

The Songwriters Directory is a data base of and for all songwriters, both professional and amateur. Anyone who has written a song and considers her or himself to be a songwriter may be listed.

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Who is able to view this website ?

Songwriters Directory is open to the public.  Anyone in the world who is connected to the internet may become exposed to your music.

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How do I add my News & Announcements?

FEATURED Artist Page and Listing members may add information about special events, CD Release Parties, label signings, news, and announcements when they sign up or anytime thereafter by logging in to MEMBERS UPDATE and going to the "PRESS RELEASE" section at the bottom of the page.

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What is a "Featured Songwriter" and how are they selected?

Pictures of several Songwriters with links to their ARTIST PAGES are featured on the HOME page.  These Featured Songwriters are rotated every few weeks.  All songwriters may have a turn at being featured on the home page provided that their ARTIST PAGE contains a personal photo, commentary, an active song link, and a CD Cover.  See the SIGN-UP PAGE for more information about the "FEATURED ARTIST PAGE" Sign-up Option.

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What if my photos and CD covers do not show up on my page?

TROUBLE-SHOOTING NOTES: We only accept graphic images in .jpg, .jpeg, or .gif file formats. If your Photos or CD Covers were not in either .jpg, .jpeg, or .gif, then they were deleted. If the graphic files you uploaded were very large, they may have also been deleted. Files sizes must be under 75 KB. The closer your file is to this size when you upload it, the better. IMAGES LARGER THAN 1 MB MAY BE DELETED.

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What if my web page links do not work?

If your web page LINKS do not work properly, please be sure that you entered the COMPLETE and CORRECT URL, INCLUDING http:// at the beginning of the web page address.

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