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Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Not sure how you’re able to make something both organized by clear points and wander through an anecdote // both so personal and universally applicable.

Great stuff, Karl! (From someone who knows nothing about song writing!)

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Karl Straub's avatar

Thanks, Kate! Here’s my secret: I constantly look at my writing and say “oh my god, what the hell am I babbling about here?” Then I try to fix it. When in doubt-- use more mermaids and capital letters.

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Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Hot tips! 🙃

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neena maiya's avatar

Good one, Karl. I plan to read this again.

Challenge is great, I hate it and I love it.

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Karl Straub's avatar

Exactly. I hate going to the gym, but I prefer it to being dead.

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R Meager's avatar

"Every song is almost always done" is really good.

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Karl Straub's avatar

Thanks, Rachael! That’s been my mantra for many years.

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Max Eichelberger's avatar

What if I just procrastinate. I'm sure it'll work this time!

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Karl Straub's avatar

Sometimes procrastination can pay off.

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