Sometimes you write a lyric that sounds awkward when you sing it. You think it’s right in your head, but it doesn’t feel good. Maybe it drags on melody line. Or maybe it runs out of breath before end of phrase. That’s typically a meter issue as opposed to a melody issue. Lyric has a […]

Until you work with dates in different country you may not know: they’re fickle. On paper they appear rock solid, but their meaning change based off the context of when and who is viewing them. What happens depend entirely on how people interpret them. Take 03/04/2026: That looks like a solid date, right? Half of […]

Does your timeline make sense? Is it accurate? Yes, but there’s more to it: Does your timeline have any bearing at all on the events? You don’t need to know the exact date that an event occurred unless it has some significance for the story. Unless you’re making a statement about passage of time, one […]

Filler = repetition without intent. Rhythm is repetition with intent. The difference typically isn’t felt; it’s measured in percentages. That is why we pay attention to the density of mentions. How do most editors check for overused words? They trust their instincts. They look at a page, squint and guess whether or not something have […]