Posts by Sarah Spencer
How I Format All My Lyric Sheets
A well-organized song lyric sheet will make your life sooo much easier when you’re writing lyrics and sharing them. As a songwriter and a graphic designer, lyric sheets are my weird special cross-section of interests. Communication is key in a lyric sheet. When handing someone my lyrics, I want to make sure they can read…
Read MoreGetting the Most out of Song Prompts
Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to write but just didn’t have any idea what to write about. My hand is raised, and I’m thinking yours is, too! We all have days where we’re scratching our heads wondering, “What the heck should I write about?” Song prompts are wonderful little tools to help us…
Read MoreCome write your summer songs with us!
Are you up for a songwriting challenge? Grab your seat here and come write 5 songs in 5 days with an amazing group of SongFancy writers. Reserve your seat by signing up below: This challenge destroys 💥 writer’s block. This challenge will kickstart your inspiration and get you writing. Fast. You don’t have to come…
Read MoreJoin the Spring 5 in 5 Song Challenge!
Challenge Dates: March 22-26, 2021 The 5 in 5 Song Challenge is happening again, from March 22-26, 2021. Come write 5 songs in 5 days and kick your inner critic out of the writing room, alongside an outstanding group of SongFancy songwriters. Recently featured on Grammy.com, the 5 in 5 is a speed songwriting challenge…
Read MoreAuthenticity and Songwriting: It’s ok to be you.
Authenticity: A buzz word 🐝 or a necessity? What does it mean to be “authentic” and what the heck does it have to do with songwriting? You’ve probably heard this term a lot. (buzz, buzz) I wanted to bring it up today because being authentic was cool before it was cool to be authentic. And it…
Read MoreBest Songwriter Gifts in 2020: The Year of Home Recording
In SongFancy tradition, I’ll be sharing my big list of awesome gifts for songwriters and musicians, with a home recording theme. These are mostly products that I myself use, as well as a few well-loved items that the SongFancy community is digging. 2020 was the year we started learning about home recording. As the pandemic…
Read MoreThink of all the songs waiting for you to write them
We’re back and better than ever! The 5 in 5 Song Challenge is happening again, from January 4-8, 2021. Come write 5 songs in 5 days with this outstanding group of songwriters. Recently featured on Grammy.com, the 5 in 5 is a speed songwriting challenge designed to stretch your limits. Perfect for songwriters who: Are…
Read MoreLimiting Beliefs and Songwriting: How to Delete Writer’s Guilt
Y’all. Writer’s guilt. It’s a thing. Do you feel like you should be writing more? Let’s get in to that. Writer’s guilt is something that we all suffer from. I mean, how many times have you felt this thought tugging at you? “I should be writing right now.” And maybe you were doing something like:…
Read MoreKick your inner critic to the curb with The 5 in 5 Song Challenge
We’re back and better than ever! The 5 in 5 Song Challenge is happening again, from October 5-9, 2020. Come write 5 songs in 5 days with this outstanding group of songwriters. Recently featured on Grammy.com, the 5 in 5 is a speed songwriting challenge designed to stretch your limits. Perfect for songwriters who: Are…
Read MoreHere’s all the August Events Happening at SongFancy
Workshops, giveaway, music and more! Y’ALL. August is a HUGE month. So instead of our usual blog post, I wanted to give you a roundup of everything you can be a part of. We have masterclasses, freebies, performances, a Song Club giveaway… and so much more. Here’s all the great stuff you can be a…
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