Stop Writing the Truth – Do This Instead (Pro Songwriting Tips)

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In this week’s SongTown Songwriting Podcast episode, multi-hit songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share why great songs don’t always come from personal pain. Through real-life stories, they show how to turn heartbreak into hope, write from others’ experiences, and find the magic in contrast—plus the songwriting mistakes to avoid—so you can create your most powerful songs.

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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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⏰ Time Codes ⏰
0:00 – Intro
0:36 – The Billy Currington Song Story
2:45 – Turning Pain Into Hope
3:23 – Another Writer’s Similar Experience
4:47 – The Angry Song & The Blueprint
5:37 – Escapism in Songwriting
6:26 – Feeling What You’re Going Through
6:42 – Writing Someone Else’s Story: Angelina Presley
8:21 – Mixing Real & Observed Stories
8:44 – Beyond ‘Write What You Know’
10:13 – Closing


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