Grammy-winning alumni, chart success stories and international winners underline the appeal of this long-running contest, still open for this year...
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To celebrate World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads that we regularly turn to for insight and inspiration...
Critically acclaimed Tulsa songwriter John Moreland tops the 30th annual edition as entries open for this year’s international song contest...
Taxiway’s Mike Aurand outlines a practical, distraction-free songwriting process, turning vague sparks into finished songs through focus, structure, and patience...
Bush’s Gavin Rossdale, Laura Veltz, Roland Gift, Ruth B, Of Monsters And Men, Kula Shaker, The Bluetones, SKAAR, Jim Keller,...
Don’t wait for inspiration to strike, it can come from anything and anywhere, even the mundane, says singer-songwriter Nicki Wells...
This year’s winning songwriters will be jingling all the way to a trophy, radio exposure, and even a publishing deal...
One half of husband/wife duo Westberg reflects on a long and winding career to share some sage words of advice...
Drawing on years of experience working for the likes of Disney, Pixar and Lucasfilm, this accomplished songwriter offers invaluable advice...
Margo Price, Tim Minchin, Sam Ryder, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Subways, Toby Gad, Jhart, Kathryn Williams...
From family help to restorative breaks, the PRS Members’ Fund urges songwriters to claim vital summer support and keep creating...
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USA Songwriting Competition deadline nears for 2026 entries
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Songwriting Magazine Issue 42
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