Writing Song Lyrics

Name: Writing Song Lyrics
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SKU: 9781137605382
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A Creative and Critical Approach

By Andrew Melrose and Glenn Fosbraey

Series: Approaches to Writing

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Writing Song Lyrics offers a unique blend of practical guidance and critical theory, supporting songwriters through both the creative and analytical aspects of lyric writing. Part I establishes a strong theoretical foundation, while Part II presents hands-on advice and exercises. It serves as an essential resource for songwriting and creative writing students.
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Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of songwriting, creative writing, and music, as well as anyone serious about developing their lyric writing craft.

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This book is unique in offering practical advice on writing song lyrics within a critically informed framework. Part I provides the theoretical underpinning, while Part II covers the creative process, pulling together all the best songwriting advice and offering practical exercises.

Fusing creative guidance with rigorous criticism, this is an essential companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of songwriting, creative writing, and music. Lively and accessible, Writing Song Lyrics is a one-stop shop for all aspiring songwriters.

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Praised as a lively and accessible guide, reviewers highlight its thoughtful analysis of lyrics by iconic artists and valuable practical exercises. It is regarded as indispensable for aspiring lyricists and educators, blending rigorous scholarship with creative inspiration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137605382

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 75 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 236

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Andrew Melrose Arts & Culture Education & Reference Glenn Fosbraey Non-Fiction Series: Approaches to Writing

About the Author

Glenn Fosbraey is Programme Leader of BA Creative Writing at the University of Winchester, and co-wrote the 2nd year module 'Composing Song Lyrics' with Andrew Melrose. He has published various journal articles on the subjects of drama and lyrics, with the most recent being a study of pedagogical approaches to song lyrics, and is currently working on a chapter in the upcoming book on Leonard Cohen (ed. Prof. Peter Billingham). Glenn has been writing and recording songs for almost twenty years, and is currently working on his new album 'In Bloom', a musical re-imagining of Joyce's Ulysses.

Andrew Melrose is Professor of Writing at the University of Winchester, he has around 170 published works in the public domain, including 15 films, 36 books (3 academic with Routledge) , and countless other works including academic articles, chapters, short stories, poetry and songs (on CD and Film). He has been writing and performing songs for over forty years and is currently recording his latest 'album'.

Writing Song Lyrics