God bless you. Thank you so much for so many in-depth and genuine answers. I think Songtradr is absolutely worth registering with - and I am going to do so as soon as I finish typing this!

Networking is fine; the only problem (perhaps it's all in my head!) that I have with it is that I don't like to perform my own songs - a nightmare of a problem to have, right? I'd rather others did ... so I haven't frequented open mics, etc., for this very reason. But I probably ought to get that idea out of my head, and - at least until someone else does show an interest in performing my songs - I ought to do it myself?

THANKS so much, again, for your kindness and for your time!