Writing a Song - Visitors' Tips.Kurt from Prescott, United States writes: Keep a journaland write anything that comes from the top of your head. Maybe when your boredyou doodle a little something in your journal and it could inspire you to writesomething about that drawing or just think of something else go outside look atthe cloud forms or the trees or the rain and write something about it. Even ifits the worst idea ever write about it maybe it can help you write betterlyrics. Beth from St. Peter, United States writes: Well, what ialways do, is keep either a pen and paper or a recorder with me wherever i go.That way, when you think of something, you can keep it until you have time toadd on to it. Maria from Buffalo, United States writes the following on writing a song:When I'm writingand I find myself stuck or in a bind,I put down my song and totally leave italone. It sounds a little crazy but if you clear your mind and then come back toit the answers you were searching for will be obvious and you'll know exactlywhat to do. Dave Woolley from Oswestry United Kingdom writes the following on writing a song: I do not know ifit has been mentioned or not, but when you are out of ideas, just go on a nicelong walk. With or without music, it's your own choice. When walking it'sbetter to be in the middle of nowhere since if an idea hits you, you can startsinging it without worrying of people passing by worrying about your vocalschords exploding from crappiness/pure excellence. Patrick from Blooming Prarie, MN, United States writes: Well if you write a good song here's what it needs: Tucker from Narka, United States writes the following on writing a song: Never beembarrassed to show others your lyrics. Sometimes if you think its stupid,realize that it is your own thought and emotion, so dont let fear ofembarrassment make you tear it up and throw it away. If a phrase hits home withyou then it might hit home with others. Caitlin from Hobart, Australia writes: A good idea is toget a title and brainstorm, get as many words and phrases as you can from thetitle and the use those words to help write the verses. Kevin Brendemuehl from Minneapolis, United States writes: The Best thing todo when your writing lyrics is to sit down close your eyes and think about whathappened that day. Did you boyfriend/girlfriend break up with you? Is someoneignoring you and you really like them?Thats basically what i do. Daniel from Sheffield, United Kingdom writes: I find that abrowse through a dictionary of popular quotations often sparks ideas. Earl from Sydney Mines, Canada writes the following on writing a song: Through trial anderror I have come to discover that it is not always necessary to start with aconcept, theme or a story to construct a good song. Come up with a single,catchy line or phrase; shape that line so that it makes coherent sense and thenjust let your imagination do the rest. You may have to work and rework it for awhile but eventually a pervading theme will emerge, and remember the betterhalf of writing is re-writing. Paul from Norwich, United Kingdom writes: Pick a popularsong by someone else, where you know the tune but not the words, and just makeup your own lyrics over the top. Ziggy from Mineral Wells, United States writes: Know the audience. Are you writing songs to a rock n' roll crowd or heavy metal?The purpose of this site is to help you write better songs. For tips, tricks and techniques to help you write better songs, click here.
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