Hi Mr. Dunbar or whomever can answer this question:

Is a "leadsheet" something a writer should have in his/her possession before signing a deal with a publisher? I am sure it is something that is good to have anyway, but is this something that is required or does usually the publisher PAY to have this done if you don't have one? Have been quoted a price per song to get a leadsheet done is around $85.00 ... Thanks a lot !!!

~~Shelia