• Songwriting: How to Write Lyrics for Beginners in 24 Hours or Less!

  • A Detailed Guide
  • By: Alexander Wright
  • Narrated by: Ezekiel Robison
  • Length: 40 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (198 ratings)

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Songwriting: How to Write Lyrics for Beginners in 24 Hours or Less!

By: Alexander Wright
Narrated by: Ezekiel Robison
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Have you always wanted to put your thoughts and feelings into the form of musical lyrics but couldn't quite make the transition? If so, then How to Write Lyrics for Beginners in 24 Hours or Less: A Detailed Guide is the book you have been waiting for. Inside you will find everything you need to walk you through the lyrics-writing process to ensure you go from novice to maestro in no time flat. Writing successful lyrics is all about feeling strong emotions about a person, event or set of circumstances and expressing those feelings in a unique, well thought out way. The rest is simply understanding the proper placement of lines and verse and knowing how to properly expand upon any initial ideas you may have until they form the type of cohesive thought that is easy to set to music. This guide will walk you through all of the particulars in such a way that you can't help but come up with the basic outlines of a song, if not a rough version of the whole thing. Let your inner lyricist out for a spin, consider picking up this guide today.

Here is a preview of what you'll learn:

  • A breakdown of common song and chorus/verse structures
  • Surefire tips to ensure you make the most of any inspiration
  • Guaranteed methods of improving your word choice for maximum results
  • Specific chapters detailing extra tips for writing love songs, rock songs and rap songs
  • Much, much more!

©2015 Alexander Wright (P)2016 Alexander Wright

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Surprisingly helpful

This book was true to its word and gives you actionable ways to create lyrics and a system in which to help you. I was surprised at how helpful it was given its brevity

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A Quick and Thick Guide to Song Writing

Just 40 minutes (less if you increase speed) and you a good chunk of knowledge. Absolutely packed with good tips

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Informative

I learned a great deal from this read. Being a songwriter, I'm constantly looking to hone my craft, strengthen my talent, and learn different genre formats. Thank for the read, and I will continue to seek out more books by this particular author.

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Exactly what it said it was

Great little 40 minute summary of lyrics. I believe most books can be summed up in something like this so it is appreciated. I only wish the author added a little about themselves to establish some clout. Just preference there and I could just look it up I suppose. Thanks for the great read!

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Well structured

You did a really great job here. Well organized and quick. How do you do it

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Scratches the surface

Good book. I would've liked to hear more abt rnb music and more interactive examples.

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Loved it

loved it, the way it breaks down the art of song writing was very understandable. laying out every creative way to approach a song based off its structure.

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simply perfect

loved it! clear and to the point while being thorough.
Thanks! Was very informative.. it should be called "Get it in 40 minutes". Again, Thanks for writing this!

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A good beginners guide for songwriting

Recommended for clueless people who want a good and easy break down on how to structure a song

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Provides both Great and Vague advice.

More actual examples would be nice. This book seemed like it was written for those who intuitively pick up on the instruction being given.

It does give a nice structure to a creative process that is difficult for any one person to encapsulate. But the vagueness included here are almost too much mist to grab on to.

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