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"This wonderfully informative and entertaining book is exploding with tips for aspiring songwriters, music students, and inquisitive music fans...This masterpiece is destined to be a basic tool for musicians."

"…gives beginners practical advice on everything from composition to royalites…Stone's charming, just-folks style helps music business intricacies seem less intimidating to the novice."

"…the valuable tips on the songwriting process come with the imprimatur of one who's really been there… Recommended highly for novice songwriters or anyone interested in Country Music lore."

"Aspiring songwriters will love the inside look offered them by Country Music Hall of Famer Cliffie Stone…. Not only are there the nuts-and-bolts tips, but also hundreds of colorful and historical anecdotes about the business."

"…Cliffie's songwriting credentials are formidable…."

"You want to write a song…. Help is here…. Anyone can compose a song by studying Stone's primer."

"…Unlike most music business books, this one is geared to the absolute beginner, the dreamer who has song thoughts but no knowledge of the song business."

"…not only provides a step-by-step guide to songwriting, but also presents anecdotes and observations culled from Stone's 50-plus years in the music business."

"…It's not just for the songwriter; it's also a guide to the business side of country music and has plenty of anecdotes drawn from Stone's decades in the trade."

"Songwriting expert, Cliffie Stone, offers industry insight in his book…. No longer is there an excuse for anyone sitting around saying they wish they could write a song. If the interest is there, the method is now there."

"…Stone's autobiographical notes and his stories about stars motivated me to read his book, but his practical comments about the songwriting craft, the business of song publishing and the record industry will be of interest to persons longing to enter those fields."

"…his book is worth reading as a historical document as well as a songwriting manual."

"Who better to write a book about songwriting than Cliffie Stone! He's been involved in all aspects of the music business with not only great success, but also great integrity."

"To record a song like '16 Tons' is a dream come true. I urge you to read this book and learn firsthand from a man who truly knows the beauty of our country music, which is heard around the world, and in great part because of the knowledge of Cliffie Stone."

"Cliffie's book will be of much assistance to any new writer because of its valuable content. There really is a diagram and a method to constructing a well-written song, and Cliffie knows these guidelines as well as anyone. He's a professor and a publisher and this book is long overdue."

"So many have written to me over the years wanting to know the answers that are contained in Cliffie's book, and he knows whereof he speaks."

"Attention all high schools, universities and colleges with a course in the music business: This is a very important piece of literature for the American songwriter - written by one of the most important and versatile people that I know of in the music business. It should be mandatory reading for anyone who wishes a career in songwriting, publishing or any other phase of the music business."

"Cliffie Stone has been in the business long enough to know all about songwriting and he does!"

"In every craft there is nothing more important than fundamentals. I know that Cliffie's book will serve as a valuable resource for all songwriters. I am glad that he took the time to put his wisdom and experience into words, and I'm proud to be his friend."

"Cliffie has worked with great songwriters…Since he is both a publisher and a songwriter, he understands our needs. Who could be better qualified to write this much needed beginner's songwriting book than Cliffie Stone?"

"I've written a lot of songs - some were hits and some were misses, and I had to learn the hard way because there wasn't anyone around to help me. I only wish Cliffie had written his book at least twenty years sooner."

"You don't need to be an aspiring songwriter to enjoy this book. It's fun and entertaining for anyone to read. The way Cliffie weaves his personal experiences throughout the book gives it a sense of country music history."