Rediscover Curiosity
Curiosity starts at a young age. When you don't know much of anything, almost anything is interesting. It doesn't take…
Prepare to Ride the Wave
My family and I recently got back from a beach vacation. One day we went to the beach and the…
Just Do a Little Hop – on Facing Your Fears
We were swimming at a pool yesterday and my oldest son said something that surprised me. He had jumped in…
It’s Impossible to do Nothing
If someone asks you what you're doing, it's impossible to be doing "nothing." At any time you are doing some…
Be OK with Being OK
Most of the time, the things you write are probably just OK. Not the best, not great, maybe not even good…
Making a Habit of Inspiration
Some things are worth the wait. Inspiration is not one of them. If you're waiting for inspiration, it won't come.…
Don’t Finish That Thought
Do you write until you're out of ideas, or do you stop before that? If you're writing until you finish…
Keeping a Lyric Idea Log
Staring at a blank page with no idea what to write is a tough position, but song ideas are all…
A Song That Builds a Bridge
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about writing lyrics that build bridges. This past week, I heard this song…
The Right Time to Write Lyrics
Is there a right time to write lyrics? Yes and no. If you have the freedom to decide what time…