AFTER YOU WRITE THE SONG — Songwriting book for beginners

Listen… writing a song is the fun part. That’s the part where you’re in your feelings, sipping coffee, scribbling lyrics like you’re in a Nashville music video.

But then you finish the song and suddenly you’re standing there like:“Okay… now what in the entire music‑business hell happens next?”

If you’ve ever felt that moment of panic, confusion, or the urge to Google “how do I not get screwed over as a songwriter,” congratulations — you are EXACTLY who I wrote After You Write the Song for.

After You Write The Song Cover Linda Dee

Why I Wrote This Book

I wrote this book because I watched my mother — a brilliant songwriter — have her dream stolen in the 1970s. And I swore I'd try my best to honor my mama's memory and try to help other songwriters from strolling into a hot mess.

I started meeting beginners who were just like me:

terrified of the business

confused by the paperwork

One bad contract away from a lifetime of regret

So I said, “Alright, enough of this nonsense. Let me write the book I wish someone handed me on Day One.”

And that’s how After You Write the Song was born equal parts education, tough love, southern big sister energy. This book is a basics songwriting book for beginners.

You can now get After You Write the Song in whatever format fits your vibe:

Kindle — for the folks who like to highlight things without killing trees

Paperback — for the note‑takers, page‑benders, and “I like the smell of books” people

Hardcover — for y'all that want my face in 8.5 x 11 sitting on your desk reminding you to rethink your life choices.

Whichever version you choose, the information inside is the same: clear, simple, beginner‑friendly guidance that helps keep your songs safe and your rights intact.

Who This Book Is For

If you’ve ever said:

“I wrote a song… now what”

“What’s a split sheet”

“Do I need to copyright this”

“What the heck is publishing”

“Why does this contract look like it wants my soul”

…then baby, this book is your new best friend.

What’s Inside (Besides cuss words and Sass?)

You’ll learn how to:

Begin to protect your songs

Basics to register your work correctly

understand publishing without needing a law degree

format lyrics and demos like a professional

avoid scams, traps, and “opportunities” that smell like trouble

build a songwriter workflow that actually makes sense

All written with all my no non sense no BS style

I wrote it just like I was the big sister you never asked for.

After You Write the Song in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover.

Your creativity deserves protection.Your songs deserve respect.And you deserve a book that talks to you like a real human, not a textbook.

Songwriting book for beginners