FREE PDF Cheat Sheet
How To Write A Song That Tells A Story
The 5 Waypoints of the Narrative Journey
Download the FREE PDF cheat sheet on the most important moments that go into every story. It includes a list of lots of popular song examples to show how the moments applied!
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This checklist is provided by a Story Grid Certified Editor!
Do you want to tell a captivating story in your song lyrics and check that you have included the five waypoints that create a narrative journey so your listeners can follow along?
"Every effective story has five structural components that work together to communicate a CONTROLLING IDEA in a way that bypasses the audience’s critical minds to touch their hearts and change their worldviews." (Shawn Coyne)
Unlock the secrets to storytelling in songwriting by knowing the exact moments that go into every story. - In "How To Tell A Story In Song Lyrics," I show you how you can write song lyrics that tell a story that works so that you can hook, engage, and impact your audience.
I will break down the concept of Narrative Songwriting in a step-by-step strategy to help you tell a captivating story in your lyrics that can transform your songwriting.
- The Two Kinds of Story
- The Key Moments of a Working Story
- How to Write A Song That Tells A Story
- Lots of Popular Song Examples to See the Concept applied
Watch the Full Video on Youtube
I've recorded an hour-long video that takes you through the five most important moments in a story and you see them applied in lots of song examples.
So you can write songs that tell a story that works and that captivates and moves your audience.
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At the Story Grid (the most comprehensive methodology on the craft of storytelling) and as a Story Grid Certified Editor since 2019, I evaluate the power of a story based on different criteria.
After analyzing over 800 song lyrics, I want to share with you the most important elements that every song lyric needs to tell a captivating story.
Use this checklist to evaluate the power of your lyrics and discover how you can level up your songwriting!
