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Write Songs Like Ne-Yo

Arlene Richie, jpistudios.com

Songwriters make a boatload of money, even without being able to sing the lyrics they write. Many times, the ones who can actually hit a few notes have the most successful careers, like Ne-Yo. The best thing an R&B artist can do is write a song with a personal connection because, most times, fans will hear the honesty in the lyrics and be able to connect to it as well. Of course, being able to earn credit -- and checks -- as a writer is a definite plus.