The Lyric Writer's Workroom
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Hi I'm Nicholas. I started The Lyric Writer's Workroom as a place to think out loud about the craft of songwriting. I've been an occasional researcher and writer at Songfacts since 2010. Find Songwriting tips, techniques, and ideas.
The Lyric Writer's Workroom
3y ago
Got a lyric that needs to be set to music? Here's a simple way to get started. Fortunately for we songwriters, every sentence, written or spoken, contains hints of melody that a sensitive ear can … about How to Write a Melody For Any Lyric ..read more
The Lyric Writer's Workroom
3y ago
Have you been using the same rhyme schemes over and over? Try a new one from this list of 7. When I first started writing songs, I didn't give any thought to rhyme schemes at all. Without realizing … about Have You Mastered all 7 of these Basic Rhyme Schemes ..read more
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3y ago
Some songs get better and better the more you hear them — even after dozens of plays. How can you write a song that your listener will want to hear again and again? … about How to Write a Chorus That Your Listeners Will Never Forget ..read more
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Song ideas are all around you. You can train yourself to notice these gems, capture them into a notebook, and kindle the promising ones into new songs. … about 11 Ways to Find Fresh Song Ideas When You Haven’t Got a Clue ..read more
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3y ago
The Book of Forms: a Handbook of Poetics by Lewis Turco is a deep, detailed reference for poets and lyricists. This book contains hundreds of poetic forms and techniques to try in your writing.
What’s Inside The Book of Forms: a Handbook of Poetics
The Book of Forms has two main attractions.
First, its massive collection of poetic forms: some widely known (sonnet, haiku, villanelle) and others more obscure (kyrielle, cinquain, sapphics). Turco explains all forms clearly, with examples and/or diagrams provided when necessary.
The second attraction in The Book of Forms is its detailed section ..read more
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3y ago
Songwriters value creativity. We want to write songs that sound fresh and exciting.
Through talking to musicians over the years, and reading interviews, I’ve been struck by how many act chafed when compared to other musicians, or even when you ask about their genre. These are creative people, and proud. They resist comparisons and labels. They’d rather be thought of as unique.
I can relate to that desire to be bold and original — but it’s dishonest to act like nobody and nothing ever influenced your songwriting.
While searching for my own style I’ve reflected on dozens of things: I’ve drawn i ..read more
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3y ago
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Quick link: sign up for Album Writing Month on their website.
Hi! This is Nick for The Lyric Writer’s Workroom. Today I want to talk about speed songwriting challenges – exercises that encourage you to write complete songs quickly.
As I record this, the yearly songwriting marathon FAWM is almost upon us. That’s F-A-W-M, which stands for “February Album Writing Month”. The goal of FAWM is to write 14 new songs during the 28 days of February; that’s one new song every 2 days. For those of us who are not professional songwriters, t ..read more