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Music conference takes place at Westminster university on 24 November, with talks and discussions involving leading songwriters, managers and execs...
The world-famous publisher signs another big name to its impressive list of songwriters, as they dominate the UK music scene...
As the 80s indie heroes return with their first ‘proper’ studio album in 26 years, Songwriting meets frontman Dave Callahan...
The founder of long-running songwriters’ tip-sheet SongLink demystifies the process of pitching songs to A&Rs and imparts some invaluable advice...
This behind the scenes songwriter helped launch Matt Willis from Busted’s solo career, co-wrote McFly’s hits and contributed to...
Celine Dion’s songwriter, Avril Lavigne’s vocal coach, organiser of NYC Songwriters’ Circle for 23 years… Tina Shafer’s a busy woman!...
BBC’s Sound Of 2012 winner shares his thoughts on music, how he crafts songs and his debut album ‘Home Again’...
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Fireflies' by Adam Young (Owl City)
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'Let It All Go' by Rhodes & Birdy (Single)
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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Shelf help: 20 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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What to do if you’re a ’lyrics-only’ writer
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Interview: Bear's Den's Andrew Davie
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How I wrote 'Jilted John' by Graham Fellows
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Dear songwriter (who struggles to write good songs)
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How I wrote 'All Right Now' by Free's Andy Fraser
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How I wrote 'High' by Lighthouse Family’s Paul Tucker
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