If you have written lyrics before, this book will help you gain even greater control and understanding of your craft. If you have not written lyrics before, it will get you off in a healthy direction. Understanding the structure of lyrics, involving form, rhythm, rhyme and hook placement, is essential to writing well, and doing the exercises in this book will help you. This is an extremely useful "how to" book, filled with examples and practical advice for beginning or professional lyricists.