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Tips For Writers Block

I started writing lyrics about a year ago. I tried to give it my
best shot and started out with the most basic build up of all
songs. Verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, verse 3, end. Using 5
or 6 words in each sentence. That’s great for starting out.

However somewhere along the way I found myself stuck
with a lot of songs and I couldn’t finish them in the basic
build up. Sounds familiar?

Then it’s time to look at what you have so far. My main
problem often was that I had problems finding the 3th verse.

Tip 1. mix it up and use the chorus to begin your lyric.

With this you can give your song a lot of energy right from
the beginning. And you’ve solved a problem.
After this you will put the 1st verse, chorus, 2nd verse,
chorus, end. For example: Senorita, Shawn Mendes

Tip 2. Use two sentences of a verse which is already used
earlier in the song. Start from there. See what you can come
up with. You might gain a couple words :-)

Tip 3. Still unsolved? You can also check out this article us-
ing the following link
https://www.writersdigest.com/guest-columns/7-ways-to-
overcome-writers-block
and after this try to finish your song

Tip 4. If none of the above works out for you, you might
have to consider a co-write.

Good luck with your writing.

As a new year has started, for me this also means new chanc-
es in some songwriting competitions.

These lyrics I entered into the “lyrics-only” of the
International Songwriting Competition. Looking at the title,
will let you know what this is about. Hope you like it.

Wanna read more ? I also write lyrics for musicals and
theatre.

http://www.geencovers.nl/
https://m.facebook.com/geen.covers?refid=8
www.instagram.com/geencovers

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