Ultimately, success as a professional songwriter comes down to one thing – and it’s not just how talented you are.

Songwriters harbor all kinds of misconceptions about Copyright Law. Here are some basic principles every writer ought to know about.

There’s a simple way to beat writer’s block and procrastination for good: get started and don’t let yourself stop for at least twenty minutes. You’ll often find that once you pop, you can’t stop.

Creativity is a habit that can be learned, just like anything else. All it takes is an understanding of some common-sense principles, and you’ll surprise yourself with what you’re capable of.

It’s much better to write the songs that interest you than the songs the Internet told you to. But sometimes an Internet listicle can help you find great new songs to create.