Tag Archives: Lyric Writing Deep Dives
The Core Emotion Method (CEM): A 5 Step Lyric Workflow
Welcome to the CEM. That stands for Core Emotion Method. Say it like it is. This is not a philosophy class. This is a practical, slight...
Show vs Tell: Scene Building Prompts for Every Genre
You can tell someone they are heartbroken. Or you can show them the way their coffee cools faster when they do not laugh anymore. This ...
How to Write Lyrics People Tattoo on Their Bodies
You want a line that someone will run to a tattoo artist and say I want this forever. You want words that survive relationships, bad jo...
Metaphor Simile and Imagery
You write a lyric that reads fine but sounds invisible on a first listen. You want lines that make people stop their scroll, scream the...
Fixing Clunky Lines
You have a great idea ruined by one clunky line. We have all been there. You write something that sounds like a lemonade recipe read by...
Syllable Counts & Stress: Make Lines Singable without Math Trauma
Stop treating syllable counting like algebra for your heart. You do not need to memorize a secret formula to make lines fit a melody. Y...