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Hello Newbies!
Welcome to all who just joined the site and to returning readers. It's good to have you. Last month I wrote on lyrics and after realizing I can't possibly write on the subject in one edition, I'm going to write a series. So to those writers who have never written lyrics and would like to learn or you want to brush up on your skills, stayed tuned there's much to cover.
Hopefully you are motivated and full of ideas! Well, at least motivated, we can talk about subject matter. What exactly are you going to write about? One thing is for sure, "LOVE" is the most popular subject, especially if you make it personal...the audience is interested in learning about you in the song, but be careful you don't want to make it so personal that people can't relate to it somehow. Also writing about another point-of-view romance is fine too. It's important ot make your lyrics believable. Now, it doesn't have to be true, just believable for the audience to go along with the song.
Many writers like to write message songs, for instance, they overcame depression or a breakup with a girl/boyfriend which is fine, but not always because even though you may think what you are going through is unique, it isn't, sorry to say. Millions of people go through tragedy. If you decide to write an emotional song on a painful experience, make sure you communicate it in a fresh way that gets your message across to the listener...hook the audience with a catchy phrase. For example, Billy Ray Cyrus's song "Achy Breaky Heart" talks about a woman who basically leaves him for another man, but don't tell my heart, my achy breaky heart....catchy right!
http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/cyrus-billy-ray/achy-breaky-heart-5784.html
Whatever you decide to write about, write it out, then edit it to read like a conversation...create a visual to give the listener something to imagine.
Good luck!
Until next time...
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Check out the awesome links!
Yes, I"m in the LOVE mood lately, lol.
Jessie Harris has written hits songs for Norah Jones, number one song "Don't Know Why" and he also performs/writes his own stuff:
http://www.myspace.com/jesseharrismusic
http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/jesse_harris_lyrics_7716/
Video clip from John Lennon Songwriting Contest (in order to see video, your computer needs ActiveX Control):
http://edcommunity.apple.com/gallery/student/item.php?sec=11&itemID=7004
Diane Warren has written tons of songs for celebrities and movies. The following is Diane's personal website which will list her songs, but in order to read her lyrics you will have to do a lyric web search by the singer who sang it:
http://realsongs.com/
Five for Fighting has some great songs; the band got massive attention with the song "Superman - It's Not Easy" during 911:
http://www.fiveforfighting.com/
http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/five_for_fighting/
Sarah McLachlan has written hits songs and for movies, my favorite is "Angel":
http://www.sarahmclachlan.com/biography/biography.html
http://search.lyrics.astraweb.com/?word=Sarah+McLachlan
Hall & Oates have written some of the best love songs:
http://www.hallandoates.com/
http://www.lyricshead.com/songs/hall-%2526-oates-lyrics.html
Lately, I've been listening to Journey in my car...it brings me back to when I was sixteen, before life got in the way...great melodicrock love songs. Since Steve Perry's departure, the group has had two lead singers, Jeff Soto is the current singer, he's good, but Steve will always be the heart of the group:
http://www.journeymusic.com/index2.html
http://lyrics.astraweb.com/browse/bands/3/Journey.html
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I love this newsletter more than any of the others. I believe it is due to the fact that there are so many newbie writings posted, and it helps me to meet some of them through their stories and poems. Thank you for this newsletter.
stomper
I will thank you on behalf of all the editors who contribute to Noticing Newbie, we appreciate your support. 
John-Paul 
Goodness, Laurencia. How old are you, anyway? I remember those singers from MY teen years. 
 Oh boy, I know I'm getting old when I'm asked this question, lol! I am 42 going on 22! I love all kinds of music starting with the 60's til now. I'm currently listening to the band Journey in my car, remember them? The group is actually touring right now, but without the original lead singer Steve Perry, who I miss, but don't believe he will ever return to the band due to personal reasons.
Cubby 
Laurencia,
One of my favorite things to do is get the rhythm of a good song in my head and then write my own words. This is fun with Christmas tunes and waltzes, too. Oh, and children's songs! *grin* And it really doesn't have to end up being lyrics if you don't want it to. The finished product could be a regular poem. It works out rather well, especially when you're feeling stuck. *grin*
Great newsletter...
Cubby ")
Hey Cubby! Yes, getting a rhythm in your head is a great way to write a song, and you are right it doesn't necessary have to be lyrics, poems work too, whatever gets you writing!. Good to hear from you.
faithjourney
Thanks for your letter on using music lyrics to inspire your writing. This has been very helpful to me, especially in my fiction writing. I know a song lyric about "the shadow within me" kept me on track to finish my latest suspense story. Somtimes, a song stuck in your brain can keep you focused!
Absolutely! And I love the title "Shadow Within Me". I'm happy to hear you finished your story, good job!
dejavu_BIG computerprobs
I enjoy your comments and articles in Noticing Newbies very much. The latest issue on song lyrics was excellent, I seem to forever have them dancing in my head, sparked by old music, pictures, etc.
Thank you and keep on writing!
See ya May 30th!
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