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3 books every aspiring songwriter should own.

January 21st, 2008

Here are three books every aspiring songwriter should own. Not only wlll they help you to build your career, but they will also get your through those rough patches when it you need some inspiration.

Songwriters on Songwriting by Paul Zollo

Many successful songwriters tell their stories in this book. Many of them had their ups and downs and tell of how they pull themselves through things like writer’s block to go on to write hit songs.

Songwriter’s Market 2008 (Songwriter’s Market) by Ian Bessler

This is the essential reference book to finding publishing companies looking for the kind of songs you write.

The Frustrated Songwriter’s Handbook: A Radical Guide to Cutting Loose, Overcoming Blocks, and Writing the Best Songs of Your Life by Karl Coryat and Nicholas Dobson

Writer’s block hits every songwriter from time to time. This book will help you get through it fast without you having to watch weeks and months go by in between songs.

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