The first place you should go, of course, is Jodi Krangle's Muse's Muse, one of the most respecting songwriting resources online.

Some other useful tools and resources:

rhymezone.com/
Songwriting FAQ (from rec.music.makers)
Diction Domain: about language diction for singing
Royalties explained: UK focus
Songwriter's Tip Jar: message boards, e- ( Read more... )

If you have ANY knowledge about the role and duties of a Listener Guest at a filk convention, I would very much like to hear from you. How is a Listener Guest chosen? What are their duties at the convention?

ANY feedback encouraged! Thanks to Paul Bristow for pointing out that the UK cons don't usually have this role. :-)

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"What is a "filkhog?" and how can I avoid being one?"Please do post your suggestions by using the form at the bottom of ( Read more... )

What is a 'Toastmaster?' What responsibilities does a Toastmaster have at a convention? I'm especially interested in replies from concom members and those who have been a Toastmaster in the past ( Read more... )

What is a 'Listener Guest of Honor?' What responsibilities does a Listener GoH have at a convention? I'm especially interested in replies from concom members and those who have been a Listener GoH in the past ( Read more... )

Related to the previous poll question about what makes a good Filk Guest:

How does a good concom work with a guest?I'm especially interested in replies from concom members and those who have been Filk Guests in the past ( Read more... )

If you've been invited to be a Filk Guest of Honor, be sure to ask the convention committee about their expectations, read the contract (if there is one). But the truth is that what makes a good Filk Guest of Honor isn't always always spelled out in the contract ( Read more... )

Grizelda has a new CD to sell, a compilation of filk songs she's written over the years. She's pretty darned proud of it ( Read more... )

"I've been to a a number of filk conventions, but seem to be having trouble making friends and usually end up feeling like I'm on the outside, looking in. Everyone already seems to know every one else. Any advice ( Read more... )

I'm upgrading to a new version of MovableType and have encountered a glitch, so commenting won't work over in the FilkFAQ right now. You can still post answers in LJ, of course.

Thanks for your patience!