# Lyricist Only? Here’s How You Make It As A Songwriter

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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: 2026-02-23T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 928

## Resource

In this episode, Multi #1 songwriters Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down the truth about being a lyricist in today’s music business… and what actually works if you want to get songs written, recorded, and released.

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