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How to Be a Hit Songwriter: Polishing and Marketing Your Lyrics and Music

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Most songwriting books recycle what other people have already said, but How To Be A Hit Songwriter is original. really lit a fire under me. It's powerful, nurturing, funny straight talk and makes the whole process of writing songs seem so simple. After reading it - twice - I feel I can really DO this now. Can't wait to tell my boss what he can do with his job...

We sent our songs to all the cheap "consultants" in the world for direction with our music career. But this book has been more helpful than all of the "experts" put together. 'Bought four copies - one for each member of my band.

Molly-Ann Leiken presents an insider's look at the challenging and rapidly changing role of a professional songwriter. When someone with a house full of gold and platinum records sits down and says, "This is how I did it!" the rest of us are blessed to listen and learn.

Read this to help rev up my lyric writing. I did learn things I did not know, and somethings I already had an understanding about. I think it will help me to be a better writer. I gave it 4 stars because a lot of times it seems as if the author is speaking only to female readers. Also, she is a country music writer so although most of her tips apply to all types of music, some do not in my opinion. Overall though, interesting and well written.

Finally! A book that really helped us! My band and I read all the other books. Went to the seminars. Paid the lawyers. But this book has opened our eyes, sharpened our pencils and got us going. Our songs are 'way stronger, and now we have a major deal on the table.
Put your egos away and listen to this lady. She knows her stuff. This book will change your life and career, too.

How To Be A Hit Songwriter: Polishing And Marketing Your Lyrics And Music offers practical creative and career advice from an Emmy-nominated songwriter Molly-Ann Leikin. From rewriting without overwriting, to coping with rejection, to meeting deadlines, to developing business smarts, and so much more, How To Be A Hit Songwriter is a definitive, down-to-earth, accessibly written, "must-read" instructional reference guide for all aspiring song writers and composers of popular music.

Golly Molly, you sure know your stuff. Thanks for making it so clear and easy. Read this book straight through. 'Way to go, girl.

We sent our songs to all the cheap "consultants" in the world for direction with our music career. But this book has been more helpful than all of the "experts" put together. 'Bought four copies - one for each member of my band.

'Been in the game for 12 years getting no place. Moved to Nashville, hang out, thought I was doing stuff right. But I kept hearing what I didn't want to hear - my songs weren't quite there. 'Been too stubborn to accept that. Then I read Leiken's book and read what all those publishers said. Okay- I'll give it another shot, doing it their way. Thanks, Mollie. Good to know you're out there