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YOU CAN WRITE SONG LYRICS

Paperback
by TERRY COX (Writer's Digest Books 2000)
EXCERPT coming shortly.

*** REVIEWS & COMMENTS ***

"This book sings READ ME!!!" ~ VeVe

“Great for any kind of writer....de-mystifies the process without taking away the magic.”

"As an aspiring lyricist, I am greatly excited to finally have in hand a tool that is both useful and inspiring. Ms. Cox's book is the best instructional text I have ever read, and, believe me, I've read them all. Terry has scored big as both a song writer/​lyricist and teacher of lyric writing with this book. She introduces the craft of lyric writing offering true guidance in both the mechanics of the craft and the way of the heart. ...Integrating intuition and wordsmithing...her book blew on the embers of my lyric heart in such a way that what once was but a flicker, is becoming now a flame…." ~ Anthony Ciaccio

“Let's face it -- You Can Write Song Lyrics is such a delightful read that it can put the real passion of music into any heart. I disagree with anyone who says that there are things in life that can't be taught for a few reasons -- I was deafened at 19 and am now past 55. I was headed for a career as a pro musician in my late teens. Terry Cox renewed flames that were dying inside me as I ‘forgot’ how melodies and lyrics of many favorite songs went together. Maddening. Along comes this book and bang! I go back and reread those lyrics over and over, and more often than not, I recall beautiful music behind the lyrics. Magical. To whom would I recommend this book? Anyone that truly loves music.” ~ Harold Horn

Inspirational, uplifting, easy to read…Finding it extremely hard to stay focused enough to read any book, let alone an instructional book, I successfully finished this one beginning to end. On my way to finding my place in this world, I found this book. From this book, I found something that I will carry with me no matter what career I choose - listen to your heart, whether it is spilling out lyrics or simply pointing you in a direction. Terry Cox used examples of hit songs fitting all genre's and actually interviewed some of the famous creators themselves! Definitely interesting! I recommend this book to those interested in any type of writing, not just lyric writing! It's a must have!!! ~ Reviewer, Amazon.com

PUBLICATIONS

Book: Allegory, Inspirational
THE STORY OF LOVE & TRUTH | See Excerpt & Reviews
A Fable about togetherness, purpose, the fulfillment of our most whole selves and how we impact the world along the way.
Book: Spirituality, Self-Help
BIRTH ANGELS ~ Fulfilling Your Life Purpose with the 72 Angels of the Kabbalah | See Excerpt & Reviews
A new light on our age-old concept of guardian angels: discovery of ancient Kabbalistic manuscripts reveals the full nature and purpose of the Angels in the cosmos and in human life, challenges and potentials -- particularly through our personal Birth Angels.
Book: Songwriting Instruction
YOU CAN WRITE SONG LYRICS | See Excerpt & Reviews
The magic & mechanics of lyric writing and the music biz. Includes interviews with hit songwriters and artists.
Article: Nature Wisdoms
THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF EARTH-SPEAK | Read Article
Nature-wisdoms show us how to become willing partners in the rhythm of seasons and cycles…how to revel in our fullnesses and recover from our losses…how to balance too much and not enough, and how to delight in each other’s diverse beauties so that we might collaborate as allies in the continuation of life on every level.