Courtney Fortune presents 'The Songwriter's Notebook'

Third Place Books welcomes award-winning singer, songwriter, and professional music mentor Courtney Fortune to our Seward Park store for a conversation about her new book, — a guide to building essential songwriting skills, from identifying the building blocks of a great song to improving your creative process.

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An all-levels songwriting workbook featuring prompts, activities, and guidance for unlocking creativity in a new generation of songwriters inspired by Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, and more.
Everyone has a song in them—because everyone has a story to tell. You don’t need to play an instrument to get started. You don’t need formal training to write a great song. All it takes is an idea—and the right guidance to help bring it to life.
The Songwriter's Notebook is the definitive resource for anyone who wants to turn their thoughts into meaningful, memorable lyrics. Whether you’re dreaming of filling stadiums, writing songs in your bedroom, or just looking for a new way to express yourself, this book is all about getting your words down on the page.
In this fun and inspiring workbook, you will:
• Discover the building blocks of great songs, from structure to lyrical language, to lyric concepts that captivate.
• Tap into your senses, experiences, and emotions to craft noteworthy lyrics—just like your favorite artists.
• Practice with imaginative prompts that explore your personal writing style.
• Develop a creative process for yourself, so putting pen to paper becomes so intuitive you’ll be filling notebooks in no time.
• And more!
Packed with examples, exercises, and professional guidance, The Songwriter’s Notebook is your creative companion and an essential workbook for unlocking your inner songwriting genius.

Courtney Fortune is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and professional music mentor. She works with artists of all kinds through her songwriting and mentorship programs, and her passion for music and advocacy inspires everything she does. Courtney earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Industry and a master’s degree in Arts Leadership from the University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music. She is a recipient of the Brian Wilson Award for Outstanding Musical Achievement and has been recognized by the Recording Academy, Glamour, and Mix With The Masters. She hopes The Songwriter’s Notebook will speak to aspiring songwriters everywhere.

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Founded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area. Learn more about their event series at thirdplacebooks.com/events.

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