The Everything® Songwriting Book provides you with all the tools you need to create, perform, and sell hit songs. In easy-to-follow language, professional songwriter and consultant C.J. Watson gives you tried-and-tested instruction on choosing a song style, getting your story across, and finding the right music to match the words. From developing an idea and creating a hook to recording your songs and getting heard, The Everything® Songwriting Book contains all you need to bring your talent to the next level. Features professional advice on how to:

• Find and develop song ideas
• Formulate a catchy rhyme scheme
• Incorporate unique phrasing
• Create colorful imagery and word play
• Get compositions into the right hands

Whether you're just starting out or are looking for inspiration, The Everything® Songwriting Book is your first step toward achieving songwriting success.

C.J. Watson was lead vocalist/guitarist in the first rock band to tour China. His songs have been recorded by: James Otto (Mercury), Mustang Sally (Curb), Patt Webb (Flatrock), and Jason Whitehorn (Arista).