Originally Posted By: rockstar_not
Noel,

This is a great offer. I nearly signed up, but then I remembered my promise to myself to actually get an album released and I'm about 75% through with the effort, so I have to stay focused - but I am very tempted.

-Scott

Hi Scott,

Thanks for being interested. I know you're a Pattison fan. I'll definitely be running through it again in the future. I'll keep you in mind.

In the meantime, you might be interested in a small book by Andrea Stolpe (if you don't have it already). Andrea is a past student of Pat's who now lectures at Berklee. She devised a way to take Pat's concept of object writing and to use it to create lyrics. It's an incredibly productive approach. I use it regularly. Her book is concise (around 150 pages) and well written.

The text is called 10 Steps To Effective Storytelling (link) and it's well worth having on the shelf. Without exception, it is my first 'go-to' book and I regularly re-read it to keep the ideas fresh in my mind.

I have also put together a 6 week program that works through Andrea's book. I wouldn't mind doing that some time in the near future, either.

As mentioned, I'll keep you in mind.

Regards,
Noel

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