The Complete Guide To Writing & Marketing Chart-Topping Lyrics & Music How To Write A Hit Song is the only complete guide to composing lyrics and music - and getting your songs on the air. It covers everything aspiring songwriters must know to be successful, from creating memorable lyrics, composing the melody, and crafting song structure to collaborating, finding a publisher, and recording a song. Molly-Ann Leikin is a songwriting consultant and the recipient of two gold records, four ASCAP Country Music Awards, and an Emmy nomination. She has written music for movies and television and the Academy-Award-winning score for Violet.