Object Writing: Songwriting Exercise
An object writing exercise is one of the easiest ways to keep song ideas flowing and…
5 Poems For Songwriters
I chose five poems for songwriters, because poems help you understand the magic of language. These…
Storytelling: Tell Songs Like A Movie
Storytelling can get pretty messy pretty quick. And, in a song, you only have three to…
Verb Power
Verbs are power in a song. So, mastering your verb power will make your songs more…
What Is A Simile?
A simile is a type of “figurative language” used in creating imagery. Wait . . ….
Best Metaphor Song Ever
Not only is A Thousand Horses‘ debut single “Smoke” a great sounding song, but it is…
What Is A Metaphor?
A metaphor is a type of “figurative language” used in imagery. It’s best used to make…
6 Allusion Examples
While it’s one thing to know what an allusion is, applying it to your songwriting is…
What Is Allusion?
You probably see or hear an allusion in use a couple of times a day, but…
5 Personification Examples
I thought I’d put together 5 personification examples to underscore just how powerful well-written personification songs…