# How Pro Songwriters Write Universal Songs (Without Being Generic)

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Podcast: [SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/songtown-on-songwriting-mastering-the-art-of-great-songs-2542796)
Published: 2026-06-01T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Great songs don’t just tell the truth—they make people feel something true in their own lives. In this SongTown songwriting lesson, Clay Mills and Marty Dodson share how to take a personal idea and turn it into a universal song that connects with more listeners. You’ll learn songwriting tips for finding the core emotion, using details the right way, and writing songs that connect without becoming generic.

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