Today’s Lyrically Speaking is a day late and a dollar short. I had wanted to get a post up for everyone but just never got around to it. I work on Sunday’s so blogging does interfere at times with that pesky day job. I figure you guys want some new musical inspiration anyway, so with… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for June 30
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Why I Write
I was thinking the other day that I have come into contact with some great people in the writing blogosphere within the past few months and I’ve been graced with their comments and visits here. It got me thinking that I believe I have engrossed myself pretty deep into the writing universe and I think… Continue reading Why I Write
Lyrically Speaking for June 22
Happy Sunday to everyone. I hope you’re enjoying your second of two days off. As I am working the first day of my week, I bring you yet another song to help inspire you in your writing ventures. Last week I had a great reception to the song Fields of Gold from Sting. Since the… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for June 22
Lyrically Speaking for June 15
Hello again everyone! I’m feeling better from my cold and ready to get back into the saddle with this site and my writing. A big thanks goes out to everyone who commented in previous posts and I hope you all come back to see more ramblings from my mind and posts to inspire you to… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for June 15
Lyrically Speaking for June 8th
This week I wanted to change it up a little and go with a song that is much more mellow but still powerful in the words being sung. If you like any music by the Dave Matthews Band, you know that their songs can range from fun hits on the radio but you might not… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for June 8th
Creative A’s 10 Rules of Writing
A few days ago I was reading Creative A’s blog and came across this fantastic list. With his permission, I have reprinted it here. I fully believe in this list and think that if anyone sticks to the rules, their writing will instantly improve. Enjoy. ————- The other day I was at Barnes&Noble and I… Continue reading Creative A’s 10 Rules of Writing
Lyrically Speaking for May 25
Happy Sunday everyone! As (mostly) everyone enjoys their second day of the weekend, I bring you yet another song that can read like poetry. Just a quick note before we get to that. I wanted to let you guys know that while there were no posts on Thursday or Friday, I am thankful for the… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for May 25
Lyrically Speaking for May 18
Happy Sunday to everyone out there. This week for Lyrically Speaking I wanted to bring it back home to my favorite band of all time, The Smashing Pumpkins. I’ve tried to not use them too much for this series but I have recently heard a song that reminded me of how great the lyrics are.… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for May 18
Lyrically Speaking for May 11th
Good Sunday to everyone! This week, Lyrically Speaking makes a comeback with a song that’s been almost a daily-listen for me. Sometimes you take a chance on a band based on a song you hear on the radio. In my case, this is with the band Linkin Park. Now to say that I really don’t… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for May 11th
Lyrically Speaking for April 16th
A good Sunday to all writers out there! My ‘Lyrically Speaking’ series continues this week with yet another song meant to inspire you to write your best words possible. This week brings us back to the beautiful Dido. I am sure most of you are aware of her radio hits such as Hunter and Thank… Continue reading Lyrically Speaking for April 16th