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… — Pat Pattison Bones Copy Share Image
Don't be afraid to write crap - it makes the best fertilizer. The more you write the better your chances of growing… — Pat Pattison Chance Copy Share Image
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 Engaged Copy Share Image
What is the character trying to say? Why? Be as specific as you can, using sense images that evoke something about the… — Pat Pattison Character Copy Share Image
“I hereby grant you permission to write crap. The more the better. Remember, crap makes the best fertilizer.” — Pat Pattison Inspirational Copy Share Image
Songs are your best teachers. I try to learn something from every song I hear — Pat Pattison Best teacher Copy Share Image
