Lyrics: Writing Better Words for Your Songs

Publisher: Backbeat Books
A guided tour of the art of lyric-writing
Author: Rikky Rooksby

Lyrics 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.

The topics include:

• channeling personal experiences into lyrics
• overcoming writer's bloc
• the right lyrics for a bridge
• the separation between lyrics and poetry
• exploring imagery and metaphor, avoiding clich's
• writing a lyric around a character
• the major themes of love songs
• how to create more original ones.

The book also offers tips on the various styles of lyrics, from protests, spirituals, and confessionals to narratives and comic songs.