9781582975771-1582975779-Writing Better Lyrics

Writing Better Lyrics

ISBN-13: 9781582975771
ISBN-10: 1582975779
Edition: Second
Author: Pat Pattison
Publication date: 2010
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Format: Paperback 304 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781582975771
ISBN-10: 1582975779
Edition: Second
Author: Pat Pattison
Publication date: 2010
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Format: Paperback 304 pages

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Writing Better Lyrics (ISBN-13: 9781582975771 and ISBN-10: 1582975779), written by authors Pat Pattison, was published by Writer's Digest Books in 2010. With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other Reference (Music, Composers & Musicians, Arts & Literature, Catalogs & Directories, Music, Encyclopedias & Subject Guides, Reference, Words, Language & Grammar ) books. You can easily purchase or rent Writing Better Lyrics (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Reference books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $1.29.

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The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters

Writing Better Lyrics 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.

Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.Songwriters will discover:

• How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners
• Techniques for avoiding clichés and creating imaginative metaphors and similes
• Ways to use repetition as an asset
• How to successfully manipulate meter
• Instruction for matching lyrics with music
• Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles
• Advice for working with a co-writer
• And much more


Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics 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.
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