The more songs you examine and write, the less you will need to think to come up with a good way to transition between sections. In some cases, it might be better to stop working on a song for a few days and then work on the transitions after. Sometimes your ears get too focused ...
I like to think that music fans fall into one of two camps: those who listen to songs without paying much attention to the lyrics, and those for whom lyrics can make or break a song. I personally fit in with the latter – I think songwriting is an art, and one that takes skill, d...
If we want to write better stories, we need to read the best fiction and figure out what makes it so excellent. When I’m absorbed in a book, I always try to keep one corner of my mind focused on what the writer is doing so brilliantly to keep my full attention on the story. Som...
Talking about our dreams How to write better Chant My dream(梦想) I have a dream, I want to be a teacher. I have a dream, I want to be a singer. I have a dream, I want to be a dancer. I have a dream, I want to be a doctor. What is Mr. Black’s job? What are you ...
Stop thinking about writing songs, it's time to write them. You want to become a celebrity, right? If you want to write a really good song, then you have to work. Start today. Promise yourself to write a few songs a week, just like successful writers put themselves a bar for several...
You might be thinking,“a song can’t write itself.”Sure, a personwrites a song, but that’s not quite what I’m getting at. For me personally, the best ideas for songs just happen to flow out naturally and without much thought required. ...
It also involves coming up with ideas for songs and working out a song structure, like how many verses to write, when should the chorus come in, etc. If you want to become a great songwriter, you need to find sources of inspiration, such as real-life events, strong emotions, or ...
5. Write your first draft like nobody’s reading The key to writing the first draft is usually to get it out there in the first place. To quote Jodi Picoult, “you can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.” Aiming for perfection on your first go can easily lead...
How to Write Better No book can provide an easy formula a person can follow to become a good writer. Good writing is difficult; it is a labor of love. Most good writers say writing is the hardest thing they do. Some good writers hate to write because it is so difficult. Fortunately,...
Keep a notebook with you to write down all your ideas Wherever you are and whatever you do, try to think of some rhymes of how you feel. Write down real stuff that happens in the moment. Songs that come from the heart are the best....