Books for Musical Writers and Musical Enthusiasts
How To Write a Musical - Reviews of Best Books SPECIAL TO MUSICALWRITERS.COM: William Squiers reviews the major books that explain how to write a musical. These books could prove essential if you are writing a musical.
The Making of Musicals - get the behind-the-scenes scoop. Whether you are a fan of musicals or writing a musical yourself, behind-the-scenes books bring you a fascinating glimpse into a world you would otherwise never know. The Making of Gypsy, West Side Story,....
Reference Books and Handbooks - Essential Resources Dramatists Sourcebook, Dramatists Guild Resource Directory, and more: books for getting your musical produced, for grants and awards info, legal resources, and guides about getting produced.
Biographies: Composers, lyricists, Book Writers, producers
Orchestrations - Once the songs are finished, there's still plenty to be done. Explore Broadway orchestrations.
Creativity: Keep your creative juices flowing.
Music Software. Okay, it's not a book category but this was the easiest place to list software that composers and playwrights need.
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