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How to Get Out of Your Own Way as a Songwriter
As songwriters, we all hit that wall. You know the one—I’m talking about staring at the page (or screen), guitar in hand, brain swirling with half-baked melodies and lyrics that don’t quite land. We want to write something meaningful, something real… but instead, we feel stuck. Paralyzed. Like we’re getting in our own way. Sound […]
How Songwriters Can Find Inspiration in Quotes
Songwriting inspiration can come from just about anywhere—a conversation, a memory, a sound. But one of the most underrated sources of creative fuel lies in something deceptively simple: quotes. Yes, those short, punchy lines we scroll past on social media or scribble into our notebooks. They carry the weight of distilled wisdom, emotion, and human […]
Does Your Music Get Copyrighted Automatically?
Understand how songs are automatically copyrighted when fixed in a tangible form, the benefits of registration, and how to protect your creative work. This article from Promoly explains how copyright protection applies to songs, emphasizing that a song is automatically copyrighted as soon as it is fixed in a tangible form (e.g., recorded or written […]
How 30 Minutes of Conversation Can Unlock 100% of Your Song Ideas
Discover how 30 minutes of casual conversation can unlock limitless songwriting ideas. Learn how to turn everyday words into song titles and concepts. This article, written by Graham English on Speed Songwriting, explores how everyday conversations can be a wellspring of inspiration for songwriting. By actively listening to the language and emotions people naturally express, […]
Reduce Your Idea Clutter 3 Strategies to Organize Song Ideas Efficiently
Struggling with scattered song ideas? Discover 3 efficient strategies to organize, manage, and use your songwriting inspiration effectively. The article focuses on helping songwriters organize their creative ideas effectively to prevent clutter and maximize productivity. It introduces three core strategies to streamline and maintain an efficient songwriting system: These practices transform scattered ideas into actionable […]
Unlock Creativity with 7 Sensory Words to Use in Your Lyrics
Learn how to use 7 sensory words to make your song lyrics more vivid and immersive. Step-by-step tips with examples from famous songs. This article from Speed Songwriting explores how using sensory-rich language can transform your lyrics into a vivid, emotional experience. It introduces seven sensory categories—tactile (touch), olfactory (smell), visual (sight), auditory (sound), gustatory […]