Lyrics

ÊLyricsÊ sheds light on all aspects of lyric writing for music and will make songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don't like their own lyrics and find them difficult to write experienced writers looking for a creative edge and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership. Topics include channeling personal experiences into lyrics overcoming writer's block the right lyrics for a bridge the separation between lyrics and poetry exploring imagery and metaphor avoiding clich©s and more. The book also offers tips on the various styles of lyrics from protests spirituals and confessionals to narratives and comic songs.