Don't be afraid to write crap - it makes the best fertilizer. The more you write the better your chances of growing something wonderful.

Metaphors are not user-friendly. They're difficult to find and difficult to use well. Unfortunately, metaphors are a mainstay of good lyric writing-indeed of most creative writing. ...metaphors support lyrics like bones.

What is the character trying to say? Why? Be as specific as you can, using sense images that evoke something about the character. Try using the character's senses, even if the character is you.

Songs are your best teachers. I try to learn something from every song I hear

Don't be afraid to write crap - it makes the best fertilizer. The more you write the better your chances of growing something wonderful.

Never let reality get in the way of truth

YOU CAN'T TELL UNLESS YOU SHOW FIRST. ... Showing makes the telling more powerful because your senses and your mind are both engaged.