Posts by Sarah Spencer
Quieting Your Fearful Inner Critic
If you are living and breathing, you have heard your inner critic. (Pulse check) It’s that very loud voice in the back of our minds that demeans and belittles us, usually when we’re trying to create. It’s antsy. It’s frenetic. It’s demanding. It incites panic. It guilts you. It tells you that your songs aren’t…
Read MoreMajor Goal Setting for Songwriters – PLUS: Free Worksheet Download & Workshop!
This post was originally published January of 2019, and I’ve given it a gorgeous 2020 makeover. The information is still majorly relevant – with a few tweaks here and there. Here are my best and latest tips on setting (and reaching!) your biggest pie-in-the-sky goals for your songwriting. Here’s one such item that’s been updated:…
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Songwriters: 2019 Edition
These are my favorite gifts for songwriters from this past year. It’s that time of year again. When goodies are on sale and you’re gifting for everyone in your life. If you’re looking for a fellow songwriter, or just something nice for yourself, here is my 2019 round up of the coolest gifts for songwriters!…
Read MoreBlack Friday Mini-Sale on SongFancy
Guess what. I’m not a planner. And since I’m not a planner, I’m totally doing the impulsive thing and marking down items in my stores so you can get on the deals ASAP (and I don’t have to plan a sale!) Let’s do this thing! Here’s what’s on sale at SongFancy: The Beautiful Book…
Read MoreKnow Your Why to Write Your Best Songs
You know this feeling: That feeling when: You’re going about your day when all of a sudden, a great idea for a new song comes to you. And I mean, a great idea. You write it down in your notebook and work on it as soon as you can, or you hit the piano bench…
Read MoreEnd 2019 the Write Way — The 5 in 5 Song Challenge is Back!
The next session of the 5 in 5 Song Challenge is open — save your spot today! Are you feeling up for a songwriting challenge? Grab your seat here and come write 5 songs in 5 days with an amazing group of SongFancy writers. This will be the last challenge before the new year, so end 2019…
Read More5 Ways to Push Past the Second Verse Curse
The Second Verse Curse: did you knew exactly what I was talking about the moment you read that? It’s that moment when you’ve finished your first verse, and rocked through your chorus and then.. what? What’s next? You feel stuck as soon as you get to the second verse. Frustrating, isn’t it? As annoying as this…
Read MoreSongFancy a Finalist in 2019 Infinity Blog Awards
How stinkin’ cool y’all! I wish I knew who had nominated SongFancy. Kind stranger, thank you! And thank you to everyone who voted to get us to the finals. We’ll find out the results on November 16th after the judges have picked their favorites. Fingers crossed. Want to join the 5 in 5 Song Challenge?…
Read MoreDates Announced: Join The Fall 2019 5 in 5 Song Challenge
And we’re back! Join the next session of the 5 in 5 Song Challenge! Are you feeling up for a songwriting challenge? Grab your seat here and come write 5 songs in 5 days with an amazing group of SongFancy writers: Next Session: October 14-18, 2019 Reserve your seat by signing up below: Why this…
Read MoreBeach Plz – Summer Playlist for Your Beach Road Trips and Fun in the Sun
SongFancy is proud to announce our new series of SongFancy playlists! We’ll be featuring SongFancy songwriters, emerging artists and writers, and curating the best of the best to get you inspired during your daily life. Our first playlist will take you to the beach, please! BEACH PLZ on Spotify This is your uptempo summer beach…
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