lior, I think I'd second most of the stuff that's been said previously--harsh and otherwise. (The harsh ones, I think, come from people with a lot of experience swimming in shark-infested waters.)

As a bookkeeper (part of my day job), the first question I always have--before ever hearing a proposal--is "What's it going to cost me?" I will filter out a lot of proposals right there; however desirable they are, I just can't afford them. *Then* I'll ask (for the rest) "What do I get out of it if I give you that money?"

Anybody who wants my money for *anything* has got to answer those two questions up front or they don't get my money. I see no reason to be embarrassed about it--*I*'m not embarrassed when I ask for money.

Looking back, it appears all the song contests I've ever entered were ones that answered those two questions right up front. You do this, I'll consider yours, too.

Joe
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