The Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Writing Process With ‘Making of a Song’ Series

The superstar's latest venture with AT&T will premiere on Taylor Swift Now on Nov. 13. By Katherine Schaffstall Are you ready for it, Taylor Swift fans? AT&T announced the superstar’s latest venture ...
The Cheat Sheet

Eminem’s Writing Process Is Different Now That He’s ‘Made a Song About Every Single Thing You Can’

Eminem is a Grammy-winning rapper with countless songs in his repertoire, covering seemingly everything from relationships to addiction. Now, over two decades into his career, Eminem himself feels ...
American Songwriter

The Songwriting Process - 3 Techniques to Writing Your Best Songs

John Prine wrote the lyrics to “Hello In There” while delivering the mail on his postman route. Later, he found the chords and melody to go along with the words. John Legend prefers to write the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Reveals Her Writing Process In Nashville Songwriter Awards Speech

Swift revealed that her "dorky" writing method would see her pen songs under three genres: "Quill Lyrics," "Fountain Pen Lyrics," and "Glitter Gel Pen Lyrics." By Abid Rahman International Editor, ...
The Cheat Sheet

Ringo Starr’s Songwriting Process Was So Complex, It’s a Miracle He Wrote Any Beatles Songs

The Beatles didn’t need Ringo Starr to be a songwriter. Paul McCartney and John Lennon took up those duties early in the band’s career. George Harrison grew his writing skills. Not being relied upon ...