Best Beginner Writer Tips Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 69: Everyone Has Opinions, But Mine Are Always Right 33:34

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Creativity changes with media, and some media tells the story better than others. Do you have a favorite media for storytelling? Join Jared and Chris as they share their opinions and dive into the comparison between CGI and practical effects.

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3 Songwriting Books That Made Us Better Writers (Must-Reads) 18:56

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 68: Learning With Liz - Creating False Tension 50:42

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There are literary methods for creating tension in your writing. Not all methods are the same but they all do the same thing: build the tension that make your readers turn the next page. But what happens when the tension falls off or doesn't end with the expected bang? Join Jared and Chris for another lesson with Liz as they discuss creating false …

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How to Write a Bridge in a Song (8 Pro Tips) 12:02

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 67: Learning With Liz - Character Driven vs Plot Driven 1:08:00

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When you tell stories, are they character driven or plot driven? Do you know the difference? It might surpris you what the differences actually are. Join Jared and Chris as they sit down, once again, with the amazing Liz Verity to compare and contrast these plot movement types.

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10 Ways to Make Your Songs Unpredictable: Melody & Lyric Fixes 16:57

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 66: It's Sneak Peak Time!! 47:09

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As conflict rages, Captain Ethran's normally fawless strategy is not working, and House Umari is paying the price. But what, or who, is causing his plans to fail? Join Jared and Chris as they offer a sneak peak into To Bind With Blood; book 2 of the Chronicles of Duradim.

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7 Tips From Publishers That Every Songwriter Needs To Know 21:22

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 65: A Trip Down Movie Nostalgia Road 1:05:12

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It's 1986. What movie are you watching? So many classics in a single year. How does it stack up to today? Join Jared and Chris as they walk down memory lane.

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Tools, Not Rules: 5 Songwriting “Musts” We Don’t Follow 15:41

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 64: Yes, And 48:52

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It's time for some improve! Join Jared and Chris as they take a prompt and generate the backbone of a story. Can you do the same? Come along for the ride, then see what you can come up with.

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Frankenstory: Or the Modern Structures 25:10

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Host Elijah Curtiss delves into the essential elements of a good story, emphasizing the importance of structure. Various story structures are discussed, including Freytag's Pyramid, the Hero's Journey, Save the Cat, and the classic three-act structure. The episode concludes with insights on how to choose the right structure for your story and the c…

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5 Reasons Your Songs Sound the Same (Pro Fixes) 13:57

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Easy Article 1 21:40

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"Easy Article" is a podcast designed for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and stay updated on the latest trends in content creation. Each episode breaks down complex writing concepts into easy-to-understand tips, offering practical advice for crafting engaging articles, blog posts, and online content. Whether you're a beginner looking…

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Easy Article 2 15:12

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"Easy Article" is a podcast designed for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and stay updated on the latest trends in content creation. Each episode breaks down complex writing concepts into easy-to-understand tips, offering practical advice for crafting engaging articles, blog posts, and online content. Whether you're a beginner looking…

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Episode 63: Learning With Liz - An Author's Feedback 1:21:35

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How do you give feedback? What about receiving feedback? Can we simply avoid giving or receiving feedback because we're just that excellent at everything? Join Jared and Chris as they sit down with Liz to talk about what it's like to be on the receiving end and how both writers and readers can learn from each other.…

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Make Your Chorus Hit Harder: 8 Pro Songwriter Tips 19:57

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 62: Time For Extremicon 1:12:22

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So much time, so little to do. Strike that. Reverse it. From authors to 3D printers; from crocheting to acting...it's all at Tremendicon. Join Jared and Chris as they sit down with awesome creators. Then go check them out: https://www.richardwgoldsmith.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiTMwuaY2SPVE3ShxZ8aMQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9…

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Brave New Writers: So, You’ve Decided to Write a Book 19:36

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Elijah Curtiss kicks off Don’t Read Into This! with a wry, heartfelt look at what it takes to begin writing a book. No formulas, no gatekeeping—just honest talk about the messy, magical start of a creative journey. From defining what counts as a book to navigating the plotter-vs-pantser spectrum, Elijah blends metaphor, humor, and practical advice …

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4 “Beginner” Songwriting Mistakes Even Pros Make 10:57

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 61: Voo Doo and Portal Fantasies 49:03

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It's another visit with authors at the Farmers Market. This time Jared and Chris dive in with Ed Lee and A. M. Aurelia to explore worlds filled with Voo Doo magic, and escape with characters through a portal into alternat universes. Never mind the rain. The mail man ain't got nothing on us!

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The WORST (but most helpful) Exercises for Songwriting 12:22

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 60: It's All Fun and Games 59:25

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Have you ever played any of the versions of Munchkin? If not, you better take a chance on the fun. That's what Jared and his son tried, and they had to learn how to lose...to Chris. Join Jared and Chris as they go on a rambling walk discussing the fun and inspiration that comes with game play.

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Episode 57: Learning With Liz - Last Lines - How To Hit The Ending 1:30:31

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First lines are important and all, but what about your last line? How do you leave your readers aching for more? Join Jared and Chris as they sit down for another great discussion with the amazing Liz Verity.

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Notebook to Billboard: The Journey From Idea to Hit 13:50

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 59: Talking AI With Miller Thomas 1:06:02

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Ever wondered how a simple chat about AI can turn into a wild ride through creativity, tech, and the future? This week, Jared and Chris go down the rabbit hole with Miller Thomas to explore the crazy potential of AI, from revolutionizing storytelling to sparking bold new ideas.

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How to Write a Song: From Idea to a Great Song — Pro Co-Write 13:02

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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5 Worst Ways To Start A Song (Songwriting Advice) 14:19

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Why You Don’t Finish Songs (and How to Fix It) 19:15

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 58: A Trip To The Farmers Market - Round 2 1:06:46

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Back at the farmers' market with more great authors. Some farmers need to come on here and talk about how creativity works with plants and animals, or maybe creatively repairing a tractor. And that's not being facetious... necessity is the mother of invention and there are some really inventive people who come up with great solutions. Anywho, join …

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Writing Hooks They Won't Forget: 5 Pro Songwriting Secrets 10:35

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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The Big Songwriting Myth Most Writers Fall For 10:41

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Songwriters: Stop Doing These 3 Things 11:20

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 56: Learning With Liz - Timing And Tension 1:14:44

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To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. In storytelling, that includes time for tension. So how do you figure out when tension should arise, when it should increase, or when new tension should be introduced to help carry your story. Join Jared and Chris as they sit down with the amazing Liz Verity for another roun…

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If You Can't Answer These 6 Questions You Don't Have A Song 11:57

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 55: A Trip To The Farmers Market 1:41:24

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There are great people at farmers markets, and this market includes local authors. Join Jared and Chris as they sit down and have a conversation with some great writers from the Springfield Writers' Guild. C.A. Simonson writes inspirational family fiction about children in distress. Coming of age, dysfunctional families, abandonment, and abuse, com…

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9 Things Songwriters Need to Quit 19:55

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 54: Cozy Murders - A Visit With Susan Keene 1:24:25

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Have you ever thought about murdering someone, but in a friendly sort of way so people find it entertaining or amusing? Well, Susan Keene has books that will be right up your alley. Join Jared and Chris as they sit down and talk all things murder, mystery, mayhem, and baking with a prolific Cozy Mystery author as she shares her writing journey and …

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10 Lies Amateur Songwriters Tell Themselves 26:02

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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5 Traits That Separate The 1% Songwriters From Everyone Else 18:46

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 53: Toothpaste Engineers And Metal Detectors 1:22:44

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How does a conversation jump from metal detecting to toothpaste to strawberry flavoring? Well, you're about to find out. Jared is out this week, so jump into a crazy conversation as Chris is joined, once again, by Caleb, but this time there's no supervision!

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Episode 52: Learning With Liz - Plot Twists vs Plot Reveals 1:07:26

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Bro! Do you even plot? Do you know a plot twist when you see one? One about a plot reveal? Hey, those sound like the same thing, right? Well, they are actually different aspects of plot creation. "But how do they differ?" one might ask, and we're so very glad you did. Join Jared and Chris as they sit down, once again, with the talented Liz Verity t…

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Find Your Songwriting Voice (Why Originality Matters More than Ever) 22:49

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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He Wrote Songs On The Biggest Selling Album of All time! Legendary Eagles' Songwriter Jack Tempchin 22:42

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Guest: Jack Tempchin: Website H…

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How Musical Theatre Techniques Can Improve Your Songwriting - In Any Genre! 16:11

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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6 Pro Songwriter Techniques to Transform Any Lyric! 7:06

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Get your FREE Download : CLICK HERE! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check I…

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A Songwriter's Life Can Change in a MOMENT! (Regie Hamm Interview) 29:49

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Guest: Regie Hamm: TikTok Hosts…

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The 3 Most Important Lines In a Song (Amateur Songwriters Miss These!) 9:43

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …

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Episode 51: Know The Rules Before You Break Them 52:27

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Is wrestling real? Maybe. But one thing's for sure: wresters are incredible athletes and have to be masters at their craft to pull off the feats they do in the ring. If you want to create great things, you have to work on becoming great and honing your skills, you also have to learn all the rules that make what you're doing good. Once you understan…

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7 Ways To Get Inspired To Write Songs (Never Run Out Of Ideas!) 10:26

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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …