Written by an Oscar-winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter, this is an invaluable, comprehensive reference for anyone who wants to write their own songs.

Whether you want to compose love ballads or commercial jingles, rock anthems or film themes, you'll find all the information you need. The author gives advice on everything from coming up with ideas and titles to production, working with agents and selling songs to artists. Chapters work through every element of the song writing process to help you give your budding hooks and melodies, rhythms and riffs their best chance of blooming into chart-topping, award-winning hits.