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We are pleased to publish the final essay in a three-part series on the art and craft of songwriting by Nashville singer-songwriter Holly Tashian. And we thought you would enjoy a reminder of summer in the form of a special report by Canadian writer Jeff Doran on the Kempt Shore Maritime Acoustic Festival.
Having brought you suggestions on tricking your muse and critiquing your song, Holly now offers several steps you can take after you have finished a song. Be sure to read this advice from a successful professional.
Jeff Doran’s account of his three-day visit to acoustic heaven (and sometimes hell) is an outstanding work of creative nonfiction as well as an in-depth account of the festival. Be sure to let us know if you would like to see more of this kind of writing.
Holly’s essay and Jeff’s feature continue the commitment of our site to provide a forum for those who love folk and acoustic music to share their insights, experiences, and tips on how to participate and grow in the spirit of this special community.
If you read something on folklinks.com that leads you to want to share a similar experience or expertise of your own, we would love to hear from you. Send an e-mail to the editor, and he will respond.
We apologize for not having been able to add reviews or update links. The short version is that we seek a volunteer Web master. If you enjoy folk and acoustic music and have Web design and HTML skills on a LINUX platform, perhaps you would be interested in the job.
Our mission continues to be to provide an informed Web presence for folk and acoustic music performers, presenters, organizations, radio shows, Webcasts, magazines, business services, and all friends of folk and acoustic music.
We would not be able to do this without some special people. Many thanks to charter sponsor Micah Solomon of Oasis CD Manufacturing.
Additional thanks to Sing Out! and C. F. Martin & Co., to which we link through the Martin 000-18 (the editor owns a 1973 model) that has become our logo.
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David W. Johnson
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