Wiley Publishing (NJ) Publishes Songwriting for Dummies, 2nd Edition
Hoboken, NJ-based Wiley Publishing has just released Songwriting for Dummies, 2nd Edition ($21.99). The book helps readers to get in touch with initial inspiration, fine-tune lyrics, and even get songs in front of industry decision-makers.
Songwriting for Dummies 2
The hands-on guide includes:
— Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition cheat sheet
— Good reasons not to be shy about writing songs
— Crafting a song’s concept, structure, lyrics, and tune
— Online sources to help you with your songwriting
— Writing for stage, screen, and television
— Breaking into the industry: the down-low on making and distributing demos
— Hearing that “ka-ching”: making money from your music
The book’s authors are:
Jim Peterik, a Grammy-winning songwriter who has written 18 Billboard Top 10 hits, including “Eye of the Tiger,” featured in Rocky III.
Dave Austin, a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences “Presidential Award” recipient.
Cathy Lynn, a screenwriter and nonfiction writer.