You Want Me to Read about Songwriting?
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There are many many books available on writing songs… so many that it can make your head spin off! Reading the thoughts and methods of master songwriters is a great way to expand your repertoire of tools and techniques that help make your songs even better. Many of these books have prompts and exercises to help you get out of ruts or look at things in a new way. They also are a great way to get insight into your existing songs.
Here are a few to get you started:
| Title | Author | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craft of Lyric Writing | Sheila Davis | Successful author and songwriter, Davis provides a complete guide to writing words for and to music, showing how to create lyrics with universal appeal. | |
| Writing Better Lyrics | PAT PATTISON | Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. | |
| Songwriting Without Boundaries: Lyric Writing Exercises for Finding Your Voice | PAT PATTISON | Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. Songwriting Without Boundaries will help you commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. | |
