The Soul of a Writer: Intimate Interviews with Successful Songwriters

by Linda L. Strother and Susan Tucker

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965170527
• ISBN13: 9780965170529
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Journey Publishing Company
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

This book shows that there's more than ONE WAY to write and market songs...refreshing!!

What I love most about this book (and my copy is really well-thumbed!) is that Susan organized it by question...so that instead of only hearing about one writer at a time, you get to hear how a dozen or more writers handle each aspect of their work. It's very freeing, as a songwriter myself, to hear so many different ways of working, so many different ways of finding ideas, handling slumps, getting songs heard. So many "teachers" or self-proclaimed experts will tell you THE way "it" is done. But the truth is that there is no reason that we can't be as creative in our approach to writing...as we are creative in the writing itself. There's so much encouragement in getting to know these writers and their personalities... It's a terrific book, and although there are other good songwriting books, this one is unique in presenting many viewpoints. I think it belongs in every writer's library. You're sure to find a successful writer in there who does things the way YOU do...and has made it work! And you'll learn alternate ways of tackling everything a writer must.

Fun To Read AND A Great Resource Book!

This book gives a great insight into the creative minds of some of the best songwriters around! It's better than meeting them yourself, because the author also thought of all the right questions to ask AND you can read through the answers over-and-over again! An insider's view of creativity, inspiration, and effort!

"The Soul Of A Writer" is a journey worth taking!

"The Soul Of A Writer" is not only thought-provoking, it delivers inspiration in the face of adversity. To begin the journey, is to start with the soul, and that is exactly what these authors accomplished. There are no right or wrong answers, just the true and human insights from those who write the songs. How powerful is the human voice and how ever-present is the writer who gives life to it! Truly a world of revelations , habits, and human ancedotes fill the pages of this book. It is a rare find for those looking to identify their thoughts and feelings with other songwriters. Whether you are a writer in full blown success or a writer still in search of that "first:" hit, I highly recommend settling down in your most comfortable spot and jumping right in. It may be remarkable what you discover in the "soul of a writer."

Inspirational for all creative endeavors!

The format for this book is truly unique! Instead of focusing on one writer at a time, the issues of the creative process are the subject. Each contributor songwriter then provides their thoughts and experiences in that area. Great to read cover to cover or to pick up and thumb through for inspiration and ideas! Highly recommended!