• 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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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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ABAB

This book was great,
a really good read,
something I was looking for,
exactly what I need.
I'm going to take it to the head,
and follow the advice,
and maybe write a song or two,
which sound so very nice!

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good listen

40 mins I'll never back. 40 mins I'll never want back. so yeah. 15 words

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yeah liked it

yeah so it was a great book because I like his voice. It made it very realistic

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Alsome Book!

Great informational book. It gives you a better understanding on how to be a successful writer.I would recommend this book if your trying to further your career.

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Just What I Was Looking For

1. Helps you get started
2. Even has a nice checklist at the end! THANKS

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Great Tips on Writing Songs!

Loved it! Gives me pointers i needed to start writing! Keep up the Great Work!

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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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good but why are the chapters not labeled?

this is an audible original so the chapters should be labeled. other than that it's kind of short but a good place to start for the price.

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Outstanding Structural Songwriting Breakout

A Breakout for Songwriting Tool for Musicians

A disciplinary approach to applying several musical types with great ways to identify, apply literary dynamics, and review your work.

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