inner critic
How To Deal With An Overactive Inner Critic When Writing Songs
Just imagine… You’re halfway through a verse. The melody feels promising and the chords are sitting nicely. There’s something there. And then it starts. The inner critic has entered the room. Uninvited, loud and confident. If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re writing songs. Every songwriter, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals, deals with […]
Writing Through Fear: How to Finish Songs When Self-Doubt Kicks In
You sit down with your guitar. Or you open your DAW. Or you stare at a blank lyric sheet waiting for something brilliant to fall out of the sky. And then it happens. “That’s not good enough.”“This sounds like someone else.”“Why can’t I write something better than this?” Self-doubt doesn’t knock politely. It barges in, […]
How Self-Doubt Can Actually Make You a Better Songwriter
“I have more self-doubt than any writer I’ve ever known… The positive aspect of self-doubt, if you can channel it into useful activity instead of being paralyzed by it, is that by the time you reach the end of a novel, you know precisely why you made every decision in the narrative, the multiple purposes […]
When to Listen to Your Inner Critic: Why the Best Time Is During Rewriting, Not Writing
In the songwriting process, there are two voices that accompany us at every step, the Creator and the Critic. The Creator is the dreamer, the explorer, the playful child who dives headfirst into the unknown, following instinct, emotion, and inspiration wherever they may lead. The Critic, on the other hand, is the observer, the analyst, […]
Harnessing The Inner Critic: A Songwriter’s Guide
The inner critic is an inevitable part of the human psyche. Often, it’s seen as a hindrance, a voice that fosters doubt and insecurity. However, in the songwriting process, this inner critic can be transformed into a powerful tool for growth and creativity. Here’s how you can turn that critical voice into an ally. 1. […]