As with any craft, it is necessary to be a lifelong learner as a lyric and songwriter. Here are some of the blogs I read and podcasts I listen to regularly in order to continue learning and stay up to date.
Blogs
Songwriting
The Essential Secrets of Songwriting
The Lyric Writer’s Workroom
Take Note – look for older articles by Andrea Stolpe
Music Business
Personal and Professional Growth
Seth Godin
48 Days to the Work you Love
WiseBread
Podcasts
Songwriting
New and Recent Music
KEXP Song of the Day
All Songs Considered
Music Business
Music Business Podcast
DIY Musician
Break the Business
Creative Juice
Musicpreneur
Music Marketing Manifesto