Category
Lyric Writing
How to Write a Rhyme Scheme That Doesn't Feel Forced
A forced rhyme is usually a word problem in disguise. Here's how to spot one, and four practical fixes that keep a rhyme scheme intact without twisting the meaning.
Syllable Counting for Songwriters: Making Your Lines Scan
A verse with wildly different syllable counts per line is usually a verse that's fighting its own melody. Here's how to count syllables quickly and use the count to fix a line that doesn't scan.
Finding Your Hook: How to Write a Chorus That Sticks
A hook is the phrase a listener remembers after the song ends. Here's what actually makes a hook memorable, and a process for finding one instead of waiting for it to appear.
How to Beat Writer's Block When Songwriting
Songwriting block is rarely a lack of ideas — it's usually a specific, nameable snag. Here are six practical ways to get unstuck, matched to the kind of stuck you're actually in.