Top 6 Quotes by Pat Pattison

Never let reality get in the way of truth

Never let reality get in the way of truth

Reality, Way

Pat Pattison (2010). “Writing Better Lyrics”, p.17, Writer's Digest Books

Don't be afraid to write crap - it makes the best fertilizer. The more you write the better your chances of growing something wonderful.

Pat Pattison

Writing, Growing, Chance

Pat Pattison (2010). “Writing Better Lyrics”, p.291, Writer's Digest Books

Metaphors are not user-friendly. They're difficult to find and difficult to use well. Unfortunately, metaphors are a mainstay of good lyric writing-indeed of most creative writing. ...metaphors support lyrics like bones.

Pat Pattison

Writing, Support, Creative

YOU CAN'T TELL UNLESS YOU SHOW FIRST. ... Showing makes the telling more powerful because your senses and your mind are both engaged.

Pat Pattison

Powerful, Writing, Mind

Pat Pattison (2010). “Writing Better Lyrics”, p.20, Writer's Digest Books

What is the character trying to say? Why? Be as specific as you can, using sense images that evoke something about the character. Try using the character's senses, even if the character is you.

Pat Pattison

Writing, Character, Trying

Pat Pattison (2010). “Writing Better Lyrics”, p.17, Writer's Digest Books