How To Write Funny Lyrics: The Comedy Songwriting Manual

Even the chapter titles in this book will make you smile! How to Write Funny Lyrics: The Comedy Songwriting Manual takes the reader step-by-step from concept to finished product, showing the way to create lyrics that get laughs. Pollock’s clear, friendly style of instruction is entertaining and easy to understand. This is a great gift for the aspiring or professional songwriter, and an essential addition to any lyricist’s library.

This is a good book. Michael Pollock is a brilliant instructor. It wouldn’t surprise me if he taught a rock to write funny lyrics. -- Lee Costello Executive Director, The Second City Los Angeles

After a comedy lyric writing workshop with Michael Pollock, cast members in the show I directed at The Second City were inspired and said, ‘Wow, we can do this!’ Later, audiences died laughing at their song. -- Holly Wortell, actress/comedienne, ABC’s Life With Bonnie