Hi Ember,

That's a great question.

I don't do anything special other than think of some concept that inspires at that moment and then I write around 150 words in essay style on that concept making sure to focus on the senses of touch, taste, smell, sight, sound and body movement and body feelings.

The above writing helps sharpen my mind and it also gives me ideas about where I might go in the lyrics.

If you're interested, the pdf below contains some notes I made a few years ago on how I wrote the song "Walk With Me". Using 'Destination Writing' is how I write 90% of my material.

Lyric background to "Walk With Me" (pdf)

...and here is a link to the song on Soundcloud.

"Walk With Me" (audio)

All the best,
Noel

MY SONGS...
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