Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics.
Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.
Songwriters will discover:
How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners
Techniques for avoiding cliches and creating imaginative metaphors and similes
Ways to use repetition as an asset
How to successfully manipulate meter
Instruction for matching lyrics with music
Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles
Advice for working with a co-writer
And much more
Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong.
Автор: Pat Pattison, Pattison Pat Название: Songwriting Without Boundaries: Lyric Writing Exercises for Finding Your Voice ISBN: 1599632977 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781599632971 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 11640.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Infuse your lyrics with sensory detail Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. Songwriting Without Boundaries will help you commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. This unique collection of more than150 sense-bound prompts helps you develop the skills you need to: - tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details - effectively use metaphor and comparative language - add rhythm to your writing and manage phrasing Songwriters, as well as writers of other genres, will benefit from this collection of sensory writing challenges. Divided into four sections, Songwriting Without Boundaries features four different fourteen-day challenges with timed writing exercises, along with examples from other songwriters, poets, and prose writers.
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: Burn: Michael Faraday`s Candle ISBN: 1629440442 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440446 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 23900.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Pattison, Lizzy Название: Life beneath the northern lights ISBN: 0956528392 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780956528391 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 10550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: For thousands of years people havegazed in wonder at the natural displayswhich light up the night sky, the auroraborealis. For many, it is a lifetimeambition to catch a glimpse of them. This is the only book on the marketfor this age group about this popularsubject.
Containing full colourphotographs, short stories based on theSami people's myths about the auroraand scientific facts, this book givesa complete overview of the northernlights.
Автор: Pattison, Dr Julian Williams, Duncan Название: Complete english language for cambridge international as & a level ISBN: 0198445768 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198445760 Издательство: Oxford Education Рейтинг: Цена: 91950.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Equip your students for success with complete support for the latest Cambridge AS & A Level English Language syllabus (9093), for examination from 2021. Written by Cambridge examiners, the accessible, exam-focused approach embeds complex language skills and fully equips students for their exams.
Автор: Williams Pattison Название: Caie asa level english language student ISBN: 0198445792 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198445791 Издательство: Oxford Education Рейтинг: Цена: 79930.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Equip your students for success with complete support for the latest Cambridge AS & A Level English Language syllabus (9093), for examination from 2021. Written by Cambridge examiners, the accessible, exam-focused approach embeds complex language skills and fully equips students for their exams.
Автор: Pattison, Julian Pedroz, Mark Название: Complete english for cambridge lower secondary writing and grammar practice book ISBN: 0198374704 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198374701 Издательство: Oxford Education Рейтинг: Цена: 21110.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Complete English for Cambridge Lower Secondary Writing and Grammar Practice Book provides support for the previous Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum.
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay ISBN: 1629440523 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440521 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 23900.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
A hectic chase inspires Dennis's amazing narrative essay.
A romp with his best friend, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Clark Kent, inspires Dennis to write a narrative essay. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent so they could take the dog to the veterinarian for shots. Clark gave them all a merry chase There's lots of action to love here.
In this third installment of the The Read and Write Series, children's book author and writing teacher, Darcy Pattison, entertains kids while also teaching them how-to-write. This book packages a complete narrative essay lesson plan into an engaging story about a boy and his dog. Adding sensory details is demonstrated on each page and on the mentor text essay. Students are reminded to add transition words and use great verbs. Who would know that writing essays could be so simple and fun?
This story has multiple levels. Young kids will revel in the exciting story of chasing a dog around the house. Elementary students will rejoice that learning essay writing is so much fun. And teachers will find this the easiest writing lesson they've ever done--and the most effective. Buy this amazing story to fascinate a kid (and teach them something in the process).
THE READ AND WRITE SERIES
I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay, Book 1
I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay, Book 2
My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay, Book 3
My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay, Book 4 (forthcoming)
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay ISBN: 1629440914 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440910 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 11030.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Fun at the K-9 Karnival
When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade. At home, they write informative essays about the day. Two full mentor essays included. With the homework done, it's time for Grandma's birthday party This is Book 4 in The Read and Write Series, that feature these cousins, their pets and great essays.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE READ AND WRITE SERIES
Hurrah for Essays All writing lessons should be this much fun.
." . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . ." - School Library Journal 5/1/15
." . .breezy and engaging introduction to genre writing."
"The model essay can be used across multiple genres (informational and narrative nonfiction in addition to opinion)."
." . .useful for teachers showing early elementary students the relevancy, power, and importance of effective writing."
