Tag: Songwriting Essentials

Podcast

Podcast: Lyric Writing Pens, Notebooks, and Software

Deacon Mikael

http://lyricworkroom.com/wp-content/uploads/Writing-Tools_mixdown.mp3 MP3 Download link Running time: 34:33 Welcome back to the Lyric Writer’s Workroom podcast! In this podcast we talk about tools for writing songs and lyrics. A list of the gear I’ve found useful follows, with links. Analog tools Fountain pen: this is the Pilot Metropolitan model fountain pen that I use. Ink cartridges…

Lyric Writing Techniques

Writing prompt: Go fast

Deacon Mikael

You don’t need to feel “inspired” to write. You don’t need some grand idea either. Pull out a notebook or open a new text file, set a timer for 10 minutes, and begin. Continue writing without interruption until the timer winds down. Don’t expect a masterpiece from this process. Don’t even expect accurate spelling or…