Writing Better Lyrics

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The must-have guide for songwriters, revised and updated with expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs.
A staple for songwriters for nearly two decades, Writing Better Lyrics provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics.
Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques. Songwriters will discover:
• How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song’s emotional impact on listeners
• Techniques for avoiding clichés and creating imaginative metaphors and similes
• Ways to use repetition as an asset
• How to successfully manipulate meter
• Instruction for matching lyrics with music
• Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles
• Advice for working with a co-writer
Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Writer’s Digest Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2010
Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1582975779
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582975771
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.83 x 8.34 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #18,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Music Reference (Books) #5 in Songwriting #32 in Writing Skill Reference (Books)
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