Writing Better Lyrics

Writing Better Lyrics

<b>The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters</b><br /><br /><i>Writing Better Lyrics</i> has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics.<br /><br />Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.Songwriters will discover:<br /><br />   • How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners<br />   • Techniques for avoiding clichés and creating imaginative metaphors and similes<br />   • Ways to use repetition as an asset<br />   • How to successfully manipulate meter<br />   • Instruction for matching lyrics with music<br />   • Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles<br />   • Advice for working with a co-writer<br />   • And much more<br /><br /><br />Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, <i>Writing Better Lyrics</i> 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.