The Craft and Business of Songwriting
By John Braheny
It’s hard to conceive of a how-to book for songwriters that covers more territory – and does so more effectively – than The Craft and Business of Songwriting. Braheny’s tome is now in its third edition, no doubt owing to its accessibility, thoroughness and practicality – not to mention all of the updates needed to explain new digital technologies and the music industry’s constant shape-shifting.

6 Steps to Songwriting Success
By Jason Blume
“The Songwriters’ Bible” — Everything you need to know about the creative and business aspects of writing successful songs. Includes thirty exercises for you to practice and hone your skills, advice from more than fifty industry professionals, and checklists to objectively assess your strengths and weaknesses – all in a non-technical, easy-to-understand format. Includes the most comprehensive list of resources for songwriters in print.

Songwriters on Songwriting
By Paul Zollo
In these pages, sixty-two of the greatest songwriters of our time go straight to the source of the magic of songwriting by offering their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on their art. Representing almost every genre of popular music, from blues to pop to rock, here are the figures that have shaped American music as we know it.

Music Supervision
By Ramsay Adams, David Hnatiuk & David Weiss
The Complete Guide to Selecting Music for Movies, TV, Games and New Media (Paperback).