Announcing Songstarter 🎧
A guide for anyone who wants to try songwriting
Have you ever caught yourself humming a memory? Or found a few lines in your journal that felt like they were meant to be sung?
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could write a song, but I’m not a songwriter”, this is for you.
Introducing: Songstarter
Songstarter is the guide I wish I had years ago, back when I believed songs were only for “real” musicians, not for people like me (or maybe you).
It’s the simple, encouraging handbook for writers, creatives, music lovers, and anyone who’s ever wanted to give their stories a melody.
Why I made this
Most of my songs start as stories.
Sometimes it’s a phrase I said during a therapy session, a scrap from my diary, or a late-night thought that just wouldn’t let go. And over time, I discovered:
You don’t need to be a musician to write a song that matters.
You just have to notice your life, feel things deeply, and be willing to play.
With today’s digital tools, like Suno AI, anyone can hear their own words in a whole new way. And more than anything, it’s about the spark that only you can bring.
What’s inside Songstarter?
Step-by-step guidance: From collecting your “song sparks” to turning them into finished songs (in about 15 minutes, even if you’ve never tried before)
Creative prompts and lyric tricks: Fun, doable ideas to get you started, even on days you don’t feel “inspired”
Real-life examples: See how my own poems and posts have turned into songs, and how yours can too
Gentle use of AI: Learn how to use tools like Suno without losing your unique voice (the tech is here to help, not replace you)
Zero perfection required: You don’t need to rhyme, read music, or even sing in tune, just bring your honest self
This guide isn’t about chasing hits or being “the best.”
It’s about making something genuine, for you or someone you love. It’s about showing up, surprising yourself, and maybe sharing a song you never thought you could write.
Who is Songstarter for?
Writers, journalers, and poets who want to give their words a melody
Music lovers who want to create, not just consume
People who are curious about AI, but want to keep the “human” front and center
Anyone with a story, a feeling, or a moment worth capturing
🖤 You, if you’ve ever said: “Maybe someday I’ll try writing a song…”
(Spoiler: Someday is today.)
What you’ll get
The complete Songstarter guide (PDF and mobile-friendly)
Quick-start checklist so you can begin writing today
My “spark list” template and favorite lyric prompts
Direct links to my own poetry and songs as real examples
Community invitation: share your progress, questions, and even your first song with me and fellow readers
Ready to hear your words become music?
If you’re ready to surprise yourself, reclaim your creativity, and finally try songwriting (your way), I hope you’ll grab this guide.
Thank you for reading, and for being part of this creative experiment.
If you have questions, just hit reply, I read every message.
Keep creating,
Lilian
Song
In my chest a tree
that won’t sleep
whose leaves
quiver awake
with kisses
of rivers
that curve
towards
pages
brimming
new stories….