Song Journey: A Hit Songwriter’s Guide Through the Process, the Perils, and the Payoff of Writing Songs for a Living

by Mark Cawley

A well written song gives you the power to touch, teach, and reach deep into a person's soul. But when you hit a creative wall, it can feel like the power has gone out.In those moments, who would you turn to to get your writing back on track? How about a songwriter who's worked with legendary artists and coached thousands of songwriters in person, online, over the phone, and in workshops all over the world? Mark Cawley's songs have been on over 16 million records and with his first book, Song Journey, he gives you a first-hand look inside the songwriting industry. You'll learn how to get your song going, how to keep it going, and what steps to take once your song is finished. It's all neatly packed, from rhymes to chords to publishers and PROs. It's written just like a hit song: full of hooks, to the point, and entertaining. Mark has supplied the maps and tools to help you become a powerful songwriter. Enjoy the ride!

Genres: Music, Writing, Nonfiction

204 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2019

Reviews

[Paige Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book chock full of hard-won lessons from Mark’s impressive songwriting career. It is short and to the point but if you need something to help encourage and guide you along the path of being a songwriter, this is definitely a must-read!

Favorite Quote: “If you want to do this for life, then treat it with respect and work at it every day. It will reward you beyond measure.”

[Max Lewenhaupt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book of Mark help us to understand all the process. I found it really useful.
Great job!

[Wayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having read lots of books about fiction writing, I saw lots of overlaps here. The discussions of the songwriting business were interesting, and I spotted some points that ring true for any creative task that I've undertaken. I may go back to this one a few times over the years for nuggets of wisdom.