A Burning Candle – Songwriting Prompt
Write about what it feels like to be a burning candle. This seemed fitting for the coming holidays.
A Trip to the Library – A Songwriting Prompt
Go to the library, walk to the fourth bookshelf you see, pick up the last book on the bottom shelf,…
“Next Time I’ll Say ___” – A Songwriting Prompt
Fill in the blank: "Next time I'll say _______." Think of the story surrounding that sentence, whether it's something that…
Taking a Break to Focus
Over the last few months, I've focused a lot on rewriting LyricWell.com. As a result, I'm having trouble keeping up…
This Happens All Day Every Day – A Songwriting Prompt
This is the first of my monthly songwriting prompt posts. From now until I decide to change things up, the…
Working Hard Before the Spotlight
I watched a fair amount of FIFA World Cup games earlier this month. I don't watch much soccer outside of…
Too Much Information
Have you ever heard (or written) a song that sounds like it could be part of a textbook? There may…
Cleaning up Digital Clutter
I recently started cleaning up my inboxes. They were full of hundreds of emails that I either never opened or…
What Could You Accomplish If You Had Less?
I'm currently reading a book called Material World: A Global Family Portrait. It documents the lives of average families in thirty…
Your Lyrics, Your Music, They Matter!
I recently went to a Jeremy Enigk show. If you've ever been a fan of emo music, you should know…