Category
Rhyme & Meter
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.