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Here's how to write songs so good, people will say "I wish I wrote that!" | SongFancy.com

Make ‘Em Say, That Song Is So Good, I Wish I Wrote It!

November 7, 2023

Today’s post comes from prolific creative, songwriter, author, (and Guiness World Record Holder!) Scott Ginsberg. Scott is a member of Song Club and has shared…

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How I Format All My Lyric Sheets

July 19, 2022

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…

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How to get the most out of song prompts.

Getting the Most out of Song Prompts

February 21, 2022

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…

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5 Reasons Why You Can’t Wait Around for Inspiration On SongFancy, songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary lady singer songwriter

5 Reasons Why You Can’t Wait for Inspiration to Strike

July 29, 2019

This post has been entirely re-written from top to bottom. It’s an important topic, so I wanted to update it with new information, new thoughts,…

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7 ways to kick PROCRASTINATION in it's UGLY FACE. || SongFancy, songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary songwriter.

7 Ways to Kick Procrastination in its Ugly Face

May 7, 2018

Ugh, procrastination. Chances are, if you’re a creative person, you’re all too familiar with procrastination. Procrastination might feel like it works well in the short…

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How to create a writing schedule (for songwriters) _SongFancy, songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary lady songwriter

How to Create a Writing Schedule

April 30, 2018

The elephant in the room: LIFE. RESPONSIBILITIES. One of the biggest reasons people struggle to stick with songwriting is the fact that life is often…

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How to make your songs stronger with a re-write _SongFancy, songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary lady songwriter

How to Approach the Re-Write: Make your Songs Stronger with a Re-Write

April 9, 2018

So you wrote a first draft. Now what? You’re flying high after finishing your latest song. It’s awesome, you love it, you’re excited to bring…

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How to Create Hardworking Songwriting Habits – With Infographic

March 5, 2018

Songwriting requires hard work. We learned in the last post that songwriting is more than just the fleeting spark of inspiration – it’s hard work! Growing…

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Songwriting is more than magic - it's hard work. --- Songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary songwriter . |SongFancy.com

Songwriting is More than Magic, it’s Hard Work

February 19, 2018

Inspiration is a wonderful thing, but it’s only part of the equation. Inspiration is that gorgeous little spark that lights us up from the inside.…

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Is it normal If the words aren’t flowing? Absolutely. Here's what songwriters can do about it. Songwriting tips and inspiration for the contemporary songwriter | SongFancy.com

What to do When The Words Aren’t Flowing

February 14, 2018

“Is it normal If the words aren’t flowing?” A SongFancy writer asked me this question recently and I thought was worth addressing in a blog post. She wanted…

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