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Book Review: Working on a Song: The Lyrics of HADESTOWN

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Anais Mitchell’s “Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown” gives insights into lyric-writing, book-writing and story-crafting.

The MusicalWriters 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

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Welcome to the MusicalWriters 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, with a special section with products and services created by YOU—our MusicalWriters community.

Summer Reading Books for Musical Writers in 2020

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Catch up on relevant musical writing books this summer, including ideas for public domain material, how-to books, and books on “the making of a musical.”

Put On Your Sunday Clothes: “The Noise” (Production Numbers)

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In a musical, big, showy production numbers are present for pure enjoyment and a reward for the audience staying with you thus far.

Curtain Up, Light the Lights – Writing Opening Numbers

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When constructing “curtain up” moments and opening numbers, you must be clear, clever, and able to convince the audience to stay with you for the ride.