How To Write Hit Song

by Molly-Ann Leikin

How to Write a Hit Song is the only complete guide to composing lyrics and music - and getting your songs on the air. It covers everything aspiring songwriters must know to be successful, from creating memorable lyrics, composing the melody, and crafting song structure to collaborating, finding a publisher, and recording a song. This revised edition includes a new section on marketing your music on the Internet. "Interested in songwriting? Here is a book written with verve, dash and humor that will tell you what you need to know. Bravo!" - Will Jennings, Academy Award-winning songwriter for "My Heart Will Go On" and "Up Where We Belong"

Genres: Music

1 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 1989

Reviews

[Bethany Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Borrowed this book from a friend who "borrowed" it from the music school's library many years ago in college. I can say it doesn't disappoint. Molly-Ann Leikin has a wonderful writing voice that she almost seems like writing books is her primary occupation! But I guess this is due to her being an awesome songwriter. I learned so many useful tips and information about the music industry. Some information is a bit outdated, but it was still a great read, keeping this in mind. I enjoyed her book and cannot wait to get to writing.

Thanks Molly!

[Marlene Wagman-Geller · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a lover of words, I was interested in trying to write song lyrics, but as my expertise has always been in non-fiction, I needed guidance. Serendipity stepped in when I stumbled upon How to Write a Hit Song. Rather than a bland how-to, it provided excellent information in an entertaining format, a winning combination.

[Miranda Summerset · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 STARS! Reading this in 2024, it was a tad outdated but I found this very helpful & informative. Great tips on songwriting and how to handle the music industry. I feel I can write a hit song now which is nice (we'll see where that goes lol).

[Mark All]

A reference in How to Write a Hit Song seems to say that better information on how to write a hit song is provided in the author's previous book, How to be a Hit Songwriter. This book provides a little insight, and might be of some use to beginners.

[Damon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. Every songwriter needs to read this book.