Lessons in writing from song 
I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t enjoy a good song. A good song can be relaxing and uplifting. It can also offer a few lessons in good non-fiction writing. Like what? Here are three:
Tell a story: A good song does this. With one or two exceptions, so does a piece of non-fiction. You want to keep that story as interesting as possible. Conflict, humour, a fascinating person or situation. And as in fiction, your story must have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Use language and dialogue or quotes (real, not made up) to give the story a bit of extra life.
Use a hook to grab attention: A good lyric does just that. It makes you listen a little more closely. Sometimes, a hook in a song doesn’t make sense — just listen to the King Crimson song “Sex Eat Sleep Drink Dream“; the lyrics are strange but you’re compelled to listen. You can’t get away with that in writing, though. Your hook will be a well-crafted turn of phrase, an image, or a sudden twist in the story.
Make sure it all flows: Think of every good song that has stuck in your mind. The lyrics flow from verse to verse, as do the instrumentals. Writing should be that smooth. Bumpy writing — with weak or sudden transitions and meandering passages — don’t cut it. They bore readers, and can leave those readers confused. Pay attention to segues between sections and paragraphs. Keep your writing tight, but not at the expense of making it less descriptive.
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