Freelance Services
Music Catalog Services
Providing individualized attention to your music publishing catalog. I will research and compile your catalog into an easy-to-understand format to determine the steps needed to ensure you are receiving all the royalties owed to you. I will provide metadata for your music files for sync and licensing, if needed. It has been my privilege to help songwriters and artists understand and protect their publishing and performing interests.
Editorial Services
Freelance editorial, proofing, and content creation for music, film/TV/video, Internet, and print. I'll make sure your message is consistent across all platforms. Specialties include press releases, interviews, newsletters, articles, social media, and promotional materials. Creation of style guidelines, directories, indices, databases, research, fact-checking, and script proofing/continuity. CMS for BandZoogle and GoDaddy sites. Contributing editor for The Blue Mountain Review and
Dante's Old South Radio Show
Purpose
Through Entertainment Editorial, I help musicians, writers, and companies manage their works, projects, and releases. I understand the pressures of wearing every hat for your career, so if you need help or guidance, drop me a line. My rates are extremely reasonable, and there is never a charge for a consultation.
Experience
Debbie Hennessey
I am an award-winning singer and songwriter with multiple commercial releases and, as such, have experience in singing, songwriting, recording, production, music royalty administration, contracts, copyrights, publishing/placement agreements, music libraries, metadata, radio/video campaigns, promotion, and distribution. I have created promotional materials of all types, including press releases, ads, online content CMS websites, CD/DVD packaging, and music videos. I've worked with stylists, actors, directors, and other musicians/artists. I am a voting member of NARAS/GRAMMYS, a writer/publisher member of ASCAP, a Steering Committee and DEI Committee member of SONA (Songwriters of North America), and an AIMP member.
I have over 25 years of experience as an editor for various industries, fifteen for business-to-business directory and magazine publishers, including as the Managing Editor of LA 411 and NY 411 for the renowned entertainment magazine Variety. I created six new publications for print and some for online. I am experienced in creating and maintaining databases, style guides, proofreading, researching, fact-checking, developing story ideas, and writing captions, short articles, interviews, and press releases. I have enjoyed collaborating with writers, photographers, graphic artists, marketing/sales, circulation, and IT teams.
I also have experience with subtitling and voice-over.
Check out my Behance profile to view some of my editorial work.
If you'd like to know more about my music, visit www.debbiehennessey.com
Clients & Work
Partial list of clients.
The Blue Mountain Review - This beautiful magazine covers poetry, writing, art, and music. It is my great pleasure to write for them. Some of my contributions include the humorous but informative Hemingway's Dog advice column for creatives on pgs 194 &195 of Issue 18, the introduction letter Art and Nature Forever Entwined, on pgs 1 & 2, of issue 11th, and my interview with screenwriter Alison Bonn in issue 25 on pgs 77 & 78.
Dante's Old South Radio Show - I contribute to the music blog for the Facebook page of this popular NPR radio show, which airs on WUTC Chattanooga. Click here to read a blog I wrote on the great Bobby Gentry.
KLJD Consulting - KLJD works with non-profit and for-profit news, media, and civic tech organizations, helping them expand their businesses and strengthen their bottom lines. I primarily research, assess, and compile information regarding worldwide philanthropic organizations of all kinds for use by clients. KLJD is owned by a former Variety colleague, and I am thrilled to be working with him again on an ongoing basis.
"Having managed and worked with Debbie for several years while she was managing editor at 411 Publishing, I always looked for an opportunity to work together again. So when I opened my own consulting firm focused on helping nonprofit media organizations Debbie was my first call when it came time to add consultants. Even though Debbie had not previously had a lot of experience in the nonprofit space, I knew her to be diligent, thoughtful and incredibly talented. She also has a demeanor and phone presence that is reliably professional even in the most difficult or awkward of circumstances. In short, Debbie is a superstar and I will look to retain or employ her as much as I can in the future." - Kevin Davis, KLJD Consulting
Lexie Hofer - Singer/Songwriter/Artist/Actor - I have worked with Lexie on film sync/master licensing and contracts, PRO issues, and distribution.
"I had just started working with Debbie on a music project and realized how much she knew about the business side. So, when I needed help deciphering a contract for a song placement in a movie, I didn’t hesitate to contact her. She sat down with me, explained what each section meant, and helped me negotiate the best deal. I highly recommend Debbie as she is very intelligent, strategic, and helpful! I will definitely utilize her expertise in the future.” - Lexie Hofer
Jessica Meyerson - Writer/Actor/Producer Ellen, That 70's Show - "Have you been writing and rewriting and staring at your script for what seems like forever, and want an outside eye to proofread you to catch the things you may have missed? Then Debbie is your gal! She is quick, responsive, and asks questions. She is versed in both multi-cam and single-cam sitcom formatting. She has a sharp eye and will catch any punctuation, formatting, or inconsistencies in your script. Use her!" - @jessapprovedblog (Instagram)
Amiena - Singer/Songwriter/Artist - I work with Amiena on her song catalog, which includes registration, royalty administration, metadata, licensing, PRO issues, and contracts.
“Debbie is like my magic wand of musical organization, spreadsheets, dealing with CD Baby, BMI, SoundExchange, and every other publishing administrative challenge I ignore. Despite having other clients, she always finds time to handle whatever last-minute metadata request I throw at her. Seriously, if I could just shrink her down to fit in my handbag so she could travel around with me on musical adventures, I would!” - Amiena
Robin Sandoval - urban girl music - Songwriter/Musician/Singer - I work with Robin on film/TV licensing, metadata, and general music business practices.
"Not only is Debbie a great singer/songwriter, but she also helped me understand the world of meta-data and its importance in the world of music supervisors. She simply understands the technicalities of this music business. Where I was having difficulty understanding publishing splits and digital/online streaming, she helped clear it up. After working with Debbie and her listening to some of my catalog, she was able to assist in getting one of my songs placed in a film! I absolutely recommend her if you could use a friend and mentor to help guide you through the maze of your music career!" - Robin Sandoval
Alison Bonn - Award-Winning Screenwriter - "I love writing, but I'm not wonderful at identifying technical mistakes in my own projects. Therefore, Debbie is my go-to source for all my proofreading needs. Whether for a resume, cover letter, or screenplay, I trust Debbie's keen eye to identify and correct grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors to produce a professional document. A talented writer in her own right, I've always been impressed with her ability to hone in on story continuity. She excels at identifying areas where a charter's arch may have gone off track and offering suggestions aimed at tightening the narrative. I never submit a script anywhere without sending it to Debbie first!" - Alison Bonn
The HawtThorns - Recording artists, record label owners, songwriters, and producers. Over the years, my work has included creating press releases, advertising buys and management for an artist KP had on her Song Syndicate label. Now, I am focused on publishing and sound recording royalty administration for all of KP Hawthorn's current and past recordings.
SONA - Songwriters of North America - I am honored to be a member of the Steering Committee and DEI Committee. I've worked on press releases & news articles, logos, t-shirts, and advertising, and previously maintained the website via Squarespace. Click here to read my press release on the 5th Annual SONA Summit.
Allyson Paige - Singer/Songwriter/Artist/Teacher - CD artwork/layout n for her latest EP, Little Girl Lost. I also created her website through Host Baby and rebuilt it at Bandzoogle. I continue to work with Allyson as needed, including her Facebook page.
Shane Gaalaas - Drummer/Songwriter/Artist - I am currently working with Shane on his publishing catalog, distribution, and royalty administration. Some of Shane's credits include: Japanese supergroup B’z, Cosmosquad, Toque, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, Vinnie Moore, and Glenn Hughes.
Kevin Chown - Bassist/Songwriter/Artist -I worked with Kevin on catalog and royalty administration, social media, distribution, and upcoming releases. I built and maintained his website via Host Baby. Some of Kevin's credits include Chad Smith’s Bombastic MeatBats, Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Tarja, Cosmosquad, Chuck Berry, and Tony MacAlpine.
Older works:
Agents, Managers, & Casting Directors
