The Secrets of Songwriting: Leading Songwriters Reveal How to Find Inspiration & Success

by Allworth Press and Susan Tucker

Book Overview

Fifteen of the nation's most talented tune-smiths give personal accounts of how they create their works, what their songs mean to them, and how they keep their creativity flowing. Topics covered... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581152787
• ISBN13: 9781581152784
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Length: 225 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

The best inside look

I own a couple dozen books on songwriting and this is the best inside look on how successful songwriters are inspired, how they work, and what it takes to keep going toward success in the ultra-competitive world of crafting songs. The different writers interviewed each have their own way of working, and that is what makes this book so great. Most aspiring writers can see that they can work in a way that is supportive of their own style. I found it affirming and encouraging - plus there are all the inside tips. A great book!

One of the most inspirational books ever!

This is one of the most inspirational books in my collection. It stays as a regular on my bedside table. All of the writers that Susan interviews are hit songwriters. But the great thing about these interviews is that you see the same doubts and fears expressed that you may have. It gives me inspiration to know that these writers have days where they think they'll never be able to write again or had the same negative doubts when they were starting. It proves that you have to believe and just keep going when everything inside you wants to give up. They also give great tips on the art and craft of writing; Not so much techniques, just things like how they go about writing daily, where they write, what they do prior to a writing session, etc. Great book for songwriters at any level!

A great book for those looking to rise to the level of being a true professional!

Susan's book is an excellent book, a simple, fun, and great read! The pupose of her book is as simple as it gets; to share the personal views of many top professionals on how THEY made it. It's a book for those who are looking to grow from the level they are currently at, to the level of a true professional, career oriented song writer. While it is not a step-by-step how-to book, which it does not claim to be, it does share some great moments from many top pro's, who have hits on many charts, not solely county, in hopes that you may find a few gems that you can apply in your career. I highly recommend this book to any one who has ever had any doubtful moments in their career, looking to learn how serious pro's handle the exact same issues, and is SERIOUS about turning their craft into a career. An A+ to Susan! Steven Kelly Percussive Arts, LLC

Susan's created another great book

What if you could sit one on one with Brett Beavers, Jason Blume, Chuck Cannon, Bob DiPiero, Stewart Harris, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Gretchen Peters, Hugh Prestwood, Mike Reid, Steve Seskin, Allen Shamblin, Tia Sillers, and Craig Wiseman and ask them penetrating questions on how they find inspiration and success with their songwriting? That's exactly what Susan Tucker did and you can find their answers in her new book, "The Secrets of Songwriting" If you want to improve your songwriting I highly recommend you get a copy, read it, reread it, take notes, and highlight what they had to say. Ande Rasmussen editor and publisher of Inspirations for Songwriters