Providing instruction and inspiration to anyone seeking to write authentic and captivating love songs, this book shows how to reflect creatively upon love, express feelings in lyrics, develop an exciting story idea, choose an appropriate music style and craft songs that will woo any audience. Technical information is presented with precision yet wrapped in a conversational, personal tone appropriate for the topic. Exploring the love theme from a range of angles, including love in the 21st century, love lyrics as therapy, and love's role in the history of pop music, this book includes references to favourite hit songs.