Writing Effective Songs  From Wikibooks, open books for an open
world Jump to: navigation, search  "Songwriters and poets suffer
from the same affliction . . . they both believe they have
something to say."  Do any of the following statements describe
you?    • "I spend a large portion of every day thinking about
writing songs."   • "I read scripture and think . . . surely
these are the lyrics to a song."   • "I write down interesting
remarks I overhear."   • "I put a lot of energy into writing
songs, and trying to write songs."   • "I see all the bits and
pieces of songs I have lying around and it drives me crazy."   •
"I go to songwriting workshops given by people who make their
living writing songs."   • "I spend time with other
songwriters."   • "I read books on songwriting."   • "I think I
am a songwriter."   • "I am obsessed with songs."   • "I
sometimes feel angry with lyrics and just go with the flow."   •
"I feel an overwhelming sense of satisfaction when I finish
writing a song. Writing is difficult