Songwriters often have moments where they feel inspired by something and get the urge to write a song. This can happen at any time, anywhere. It could be an idea for a title, some lyrics or even a melody. It is important for Songwriters to be attuned to these moments, and always keep a small notebook with them so they can jot down the idea as soon as it comes up. This way, they can go back to it later and continue to develop the song.
As you develop the melodies for your song, try to focus on bringing them in line with emotion. A good song will be able to evoke an emotional response from listeners, and being in the right state of mind while writing these melodies is key. The same goes for the lyrical content. Listeners don’t care how hard you worked to create your song, they just want to connect with it and have it mean something to them.
Once you have your melody and lyrical content in place, take some time to go through an edit cycle with someone else who can give you honest feedback. It is much better to have a few songs of the highest quality than 100 that don’t come close to being perfect. Having an outside opinion is also great for your own self-critique.