The Craft of Writing Lyrics
The Craft of Writing Lyrics is another book that you should get your hands on if you want to be a good lyricist whose words touch the heart of the listeners. For many people who have struggled with crafting the right thing to say (or sing!) - or found it difficult to communicate their ideas on paper - The Craft of Writing Lyrics proves to be a terrific assistant that will help you overcome even the biggest writer's block.
Indeed, the book is still popular despite its old age for many good reasons. Sheila Davis was among pop song lyrics' original experts, which means The Craft of Writing Lyrics is actually the very first popular book on this subject. Many of its lessons and tips are still relevant in today's industry, making it a worthwhile read!
In essence, The Craft of Writing Lyrics teaches you how to fuse your songwriting skills with other equally important techniques to establish lyrics that have the potential to become a commercial hit. The book also includes 100 musical and literary terms, supplying quotes and advice for your creative processes from 60 music industry experts. (Warning: some of these quotes are very entertaining, which will make you die of laughter!)
Author: Sheila Davis
Year of Release: 2015
Ratings: 4.7 stars (from 100 reviews)
