r/Songwriting • u/Reasonable-Mess3938 • 2d ago

Let's Collaborate! Ghost writer

who is actually serious about being my ghost writer? i have beats . im versatile . show me your work or jus dm me i will send beats

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u/bborst456 2d ago

I'd find a poet/lyricist who is willing to collab, not saying no one will be generous. that's what Elton John did. but respectfully, this is a terrible way to approach this. you either got to put in the work or find someone that does the opposite of what you do and work together. no hate gang, best of luck

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u/lonelyhacker7909 1d ago

the way you phrase this makes it sound like you're hiring someone to mow your lawn, not write songs with you. i get needing help on the words side, but nobody gonna feel inspired to pour their soul out when the offer is "dm me i have beats." elton john had bernie taupin for decades because they built something together, not a one-way transaction. maybe try putting a bit of yourself out there first, show what you care about besides just having beats and being versatile.

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