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"Ask any record company A&R person, artist manager, or record producer: What are they looking for? Hits, they'll say. ""The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs That Sell"" gives songwriters the tools they need to write hits that will open doors, create careers and speak to listeners around the world. Eric Beall, a respected industry veteran, unveils the formula to creating a successful song - that perfect balance between the familiar and the unexpected. With tips from successful songwriters, guidance from A&R pros and the author's personal knowledge of both the creative process and the demands of the market, this book demystifies the music industry's ultimate challenge: creating that chart-topping breakthrough."

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Nobody tells it better than Eric Beall. His books are a must-have for any up-and-coming music professional. <br>--Daniel O'Donoghue, The Script/writer of the #1 UK hit, We Cry <br><br> Like a great song you can't get out of your head, this is an uplifting and encouraging work every songwriter can return to again and again to stay on course to writing the career-making song! <br>--Peter Bliss, songwriter/producer for artists including Barbra Streisand and *NSYNC; Professional Activities Coordinator, Songwriters Hall of Fame<br><br> Eric has a unique way of shedding light on the not-so-glorified aspects of coming up with a hit record. It's about creativity and science. <br>--Tony Rich, Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer<br><br> This book should be part of every songwriter's arsenal. <br>--Jason Blume, hit songwriter with more than 50 million album sales and author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, Inside Songwriting, and This Business of Songwriting<br>

Nobody tells it better than Eric Beall. His books are a must-have for any up-and-coming music professional. --Daniel O'Donoghue, The Script/writer of the #1 UK hit, We Cry Like a great song you can't get out of your head, this is an uplifting and encouraging work every songwriter can return to again and again to stay on course to writing the career-making song! --Peter Bliss, songwriter/producer for artists including Barbra Streisand and *NSYNC; Professional Activities Coordinator, Songwriters Hall of Fame Eric has a unique way of shedding light on the not-so-glorified aspects of coming up with a hit record. It's about creativity and science. --Tony Rich, Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer This book should be part of every songwriter's arsenal. --Jason Blume, hit songwriter with more than 50 million album sales and author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, Inside Songwriting, and This Business of Songwriting

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ERIC BEALL, an experienced A&R executive for leading music publishers, including Zomba Music, Sony ATV, and Shapiro Bernstein, has written and produced pop hits for Joey Lawrence, Martha Wash, Diana Ross, and many others.

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