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How to Write Lyrics
Better Words for Your Songs
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2021
Summary
Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of writing lyrics for music and will make lyricists and songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don’t like their own lyrics and find lyrics difficult to write, experienced writers looking for a creative edge, and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership.
The book discusses channeling personal experiences into lyrics, overcoming writer's block, the right lyrics for a bridge, the separation between lyrics and poetry, exploring imagery and metaphor, avoiding clichés, and more. It also offers tips on the various styles of lyrics, from protests, spirituals, and confessionals to narratives and comic songs.
New to this edition are artist and song references throughout to reflect musical history to date. Also, a new section provides examples of taking lyric ideas right through the drafting process, illustrating development and re-drafting and using a handful of contrasting approaches.
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Copyright year
2021
ISBN-Print
978-1-4930-5615-6
ISBN-Online
978-1-4930-5616-3
Publisher
Globe Trade, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
304
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preface to the second edition No access
how to use this book No access
section 1 making a start No access
section 2 30 ways to find inspiration No access
section 3 from sketch to final draft No access
section 4 the magic of titles No access
section 5 techniques and craft No access
section 6 painting pictures with words No access
section 7 telling a story No access
section 8 writing lyrics today No access
section 9 a gallery of lyrics No access
section 10 a sourcebook of themes No access
section 11 songwriter interviews No access
acknowledgments No access Pages 303 - 303
about the author No access Pages 304 - 304
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