Rhyming: Part 3; Rhyme Format

The rhyme format, or rhyme scheme is how you will layout your rhymes. There are an infinite number of ways to layout your rhymes but here are the basics.

A-B-A-B The first line rhymes with the third, while the second rhymes with the fourth.

A-A-B-B
The first line rhymes with the second, while the third rhymes with the fourth.

A-A-A-A
The same rhyming sound throughout.

A-B-C-B
The first and third line don't rhyme at all, while the second and fourth line do rhyme.

As I said before, there are unlimited ways to layout your rhymes. You could rhyme in any combination you want. There are no strict rules, only guidelines and ideas.  If you want a rhyming scheme as strange as A-C-C-B-A-D, go for it! 

Don't Wait for Inspiration

People love to wait for inspiration before they begin writing lyrics. I've done this. I think it's partially a fear of writing the wrong thing. or writing something no one will like. But I've learned if you just write for the sake of writing you'll get more inspiration from those writings. This includes everything from, lyrics, poems, and novels.

Don't wait for the perfect song to hit you like a brick, grab it by writing!  Let your imagination run, create, or just write about