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Topic: "The Craft of Lyric Writing" great book

I have been reading "The Craft of Lyric Writing" by Sheila Davis.  This book is by far the best book on the subject I have ever read.

http://www.amazon.com/Craft-Lyric-Writi … amp;sr=1-1

Every section of every chapter has nuggets of wisdom and practical advice about how to create lyrics.  She cites examples that span the genres and the decades.  She offers a very thorough approach to structure, content, and style.

There are lots of books about song writing and I have read several others.  They have all been interesting and helpful - - - but this book by Sheila Davis is just superb.

Just wanted to share about something good,
James

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Re: "The Craft of Lyric Writing" great book

Thank you.  As someone who has barely stuck his toe into the ocean of song-writing, getting a good recommendation from someone whose work I admire is truly useful information. 

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Re: "The Craft of Lyric Writing" great book

Thanks James, although I am a long way from writing just yet it's good to know there is such a good book on the subject, as well as it being recomended by you.  I'll be in America this time next week and i think I will stand a better chance of getting it, than if I wait till I come home.  My home town Belfast, has only three Music Shops for the whole city, as for the bookshops if there is not a big market for it they just don't sell it,  So thanks.
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Re: "The Craft of Lyric Writing" great book

Thanks James, I will keep an eye out for it.Can never have enough help.  smile
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