The Art of Writing Great Lyrics (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

In this manual, one of the music industry's most prolific and successful lyricists reveals her methods for crafting memorable, recordable and marketable lyrics. Written in a conversational style, the volume goes beyond the obvious song formulas and rhyme patterns to present the dozens of conscious and unconscious processes the author uses to write lyrics, in step-by-step form. There are hints, tips and inside information. Chapters cover how to work; how to communicate through song; understanding the craft of song-writing; defining styles; studying the market and the competition; the art of successful collaboration; rewriting and fine-tuning the song; how to make a great demo; and how to start a career. There are creative exercises and an A to Z checklist for reviewing new songs.