The Songwriter's Notebook: An All-Levels Workbook for Inspired Lyric Writing

An all-levels songwriting workbook featuring prompts, activities, and guidance for unlocking creativity in a new generation of songwriters inspired by Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, and more

Everyone can be a songwriter; you don’t need to play an instrument, you don’t need formal training, and you don’t need to have ever written a song. The Songwriter’s Notebook is the definitive resource for anyone trying to get words down on a page–­ whether you’re a newbie songwriter or a practiced lyricist looking to refine your process or beat writer’s block.


In this fun, inspiring workbook, you
• Learn about song form and structure, lyrical shape, and sequencing.
• Find guidance on how to tap into your senses, experiences, and emotions to craft memorable, singable lyrics just like your singer-songwriter heroes.
• Analyze sample lyrics across genres from the great songwriters of the past and present to understand how the experts do it.
• Explore how to establish a creativity practice for yourself, so putting pen to paper becomes a daily exercise that makes the writing process so intuitive that you’ll be filling notebooks in no time.
• And more!

Packed with examples, exercises, prompts, and guidance, with a new adventure on every page, The Songwriter’s Notebook is the missing key to your creativity practice and an essential workbook for unlocking your songwriting genius. View Less