COWBOY JACK CLEMENT'S SONGWRITING TIPS

1. Remember that experts are often wrong.
 
2. Experts tend to be narrow and opinionated.
 
3. Experts don't buy records.
 
4. There's nothing wrong with waltzes if they're played right.
 
5. A good song gets better with age.
 
6. Reveal some of yourself with most of your songs.
 
7. Don't get stuck on one song too long. Work on other songs as you 
   go.
 
8. Learn to grow from setbacks, delays and getting your feelings hurt.
 
9. Write the worst song you can think of.
 
10. Write the best song you can think of.