It's Not Just A Song - Book

Its Not Just A Song is the debut book from GRAMMY and BRIT nominated Irish singersongwriter RuthAnne Cunningham that serves as both a rare behindthescenes look into the secretive world of songwriting and the musthave guide to writing hit songs. As an essential guide for aspiring songwriters, the book features insights from industry heavyweights and candid discussions on navigating the music business and sustaining a career, as well as revealing the stories behind mammoth hits such as Adeles Someone Like You and Ed Sheerans Thinking Out Loud.RuthAnne shares her own stories of navigating the traditional music industry Boys Club, as well as exploring the psychology of the writing room, building relationships, production, what makes a good or bad deal, royalties and revenue, and the art of staying inspired. Her incomparable experience offers young artists invaluable tools to get a step ahead in their early career and be wary of the hidden pitfalls.Featuring highprofile interviews with the likes of GRAMMYwinner Amy Wadge cowriter with Ed Sheeran, multiplatinum songwriterproducer Julian Bunetta cowriter with Sabrina Carpenter, cowriter on Dua Lipas New Rules, Emily Warren, and Adele cowriter Dan Wilson this is the book that hit songwriters wish they hadRuthAnne Cunningham has written for global superstars including Britney Spears, John Legend, Diana Ross, One Direction, and Niall Horan, earning her a reputation as one of the most talented and soughtafter songwriters of her generation. Her own single The Vow broke into the UK Top 40, hit 1 in Ireland twice, and continues to chart globally.