Berklee College of Music graduate Scott Ashley has a new book about songwriting on the shelves.
"To mark its 30th anniversary, the USA Songwriting Competition proudly presents The Songwriting Competition Handbook by Scott Ashley," a statement reads. "This is Ashley’s second book, following his No. 1 Amazon bestseller, How to Write Better Songs (2022). Inspired by frequent requests from competition entrants for guidance on succeeding in songwriting competitions, Ashley wrote this comprehensive guide to help songwriters improve. The Songwriting Competition Handbook offers practical strategies and inspiring stories from winning songwriters."
They continue: "This book provides actionable advice for songwriting competition entrants at all levels, covering:
~The Dos and don’ts for competition success
~Learn why having a long intro is not a good thing to do for a songwriting competition submission
~Choosing the right category for your song
~Stories of entrants who progressed from non-finalists to winners
~Tips for collaborating with songwriters and producers
~Writing songs with backing tracks
~The role of AI (Artificial intelligence) in songwriting
~A must-have checklist for submissions.
This book is an essential resource for anyone entering or planning to enter songwriting competitions. Whether you’re struggling to place in finals or aiming to improve your placement, this book is a guide that shares firsthand experiences from winners who overcame challenges to succeed. It’s the most thorough resource available for entering songwriting competitions."
Find the book here.
