Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“I felt more out of place than _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“I felt more out of place than a number in the alphabet.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Andrew Clayton, Ken Matthiesen, Michael Flanigan, Roger Vines, Barney Coulter, Roger Russell, Debbie Convoy, Bill Soprano, Janet Goodman, Jeff Miller, David Michael, Samary, Ross Hemsworth and Matt Martoccio for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #59 (read it here)! Great job!

THE PRO KNOWS

To BE a pro, you need to THINK like a pro.  In this complimentary report, learn the mindsets that help the pro songwriter get cuts, earn respect in the industry, and maintain long-term success in the music business.  Just click on the picture below to download this complimentary report today!

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God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“August was hotter than_____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“August was hotter than biscuits in a cast iron skillet.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Debbie74, dju316, Michael Flanigan, Barney Coulter, Matt Martoccio, Ken Matthiesen, Jude, Roger Russell, Janet Goodman, Willa Thompson, Julie Durden, Jeff, Writer’s Carnival, Amy Nichols & Dana Russell for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #58 (read it here)! Great job!

Sept. 17: JOIN MAN VS. ROW IN THE TOP 10!

The listener’s reaction to your song is only as real as the character in your song. This Man vs. Row Top 10 Workshop will focus on W.I.L.L.power.  I’ll teach you tips & techniques to make the characters in your songs come alive and jump out of the radio and into your listeners’ hearts.  To find out more, click on the image below.

BECOME AN MVR VIP!

If you like this blog and don’t want to miss a single post, or if you want special discounts on Man vs. Row products and services, become an MvR VIP! Simply enter your email in the “Become an MvR VIP” section on this page. It’s either in the upper righthand corner or down below. Also, please share this blog with anyone you think would benefit from it. I appreciate it when you share it on Twitter, Facebook, and anywhere else. Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Man_vs_Row

God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“Dr. Phillips has the bedside manner of _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“Dr. Phillips has the bedside manner of a prison guard.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Dionne Kumpe, Janet Goodman, Debbie74, Judith, Ken Matthiesen, Michael & Mikalyn Hay, Cathy, Mae Young, Willa Thompson, Barney Coulter, Julie Darden, Bill Soprano, Jim King, Jerry Childers, Dana Russell, Norma Pfaff, and Matt Martoccio for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #57 (read it here)! Great job!

Sept. 17: JOIN MAN VS. ROW IN THE TOP 10!

The listener’s reaction to your song is only as real as the character in your song. This Man vs. Row Top 10 Workshop will focus on W.I.L.L.power.  I’ll teach you tips & techniques to make the characters in your songs come alive and jump out of the radio and into your listeners’ hearts.  To find out more, click on the image below.

BECOME AN MVR VIP!

If you like this blog and don’t want to miss a single post, or if you want special discounts on Man vs. Row products and services, become an MvR VIP! Simply enter your email in the “Become an MvR VIP” section on this page. It’s either in the upper righthand corner or down below. Also, please share this blog with anyone you think would benefit from it. I appreciate it when you share it on Twitter, Facebook, and anywhere else. Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Man_vs_Row

God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“His coffee was as bitter as _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“His coffee was as bitter as an ex-wife.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Matt Martoccio, Debbie74, Janet Goodman, Ken Matthiesen, Paul Alvin Harris, Jim King, Cathy, Mae Young, Ronnie Jones, Amy Nichols, Willa Thompson, Norma Pfaff, Barney Coulter, and Dana Russell for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #56 (read it here)! Great job!

NEVER MISS ANOTHER MvR POST!

Hey, ya’ll. If you like this blog, then make sure you don’t miss a single post.  I’ll be happy to send each new post directly to your email inbox.  Just let me know where to send it by entering your email address in the “Follow Man vs. Row via E-mail” box either in the top righthand corner or down below.  And I love it when you share this blog through facebook, Twitter, and wherever! Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Man_vs_Row

God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“He was angrier than _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“He was angrier than a cheating husband’s father-in-law.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Debbie74, Barney Coulter, Janet Goodman, johnshouse, martinvipond, Amy Nichols, Debbie Convoy, Ken Matthiesen, t, Mikael Mbenga, David Michael, Dean Stacey, Bill Soprano, Laurie, Willa Thompson, Selwyn, Matt Martoccio, and Dana Russell for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #55 (read it here)! Great job!

NEVER MISS ANOTHER MvR POST!

Hey, ya’ll. If you like this blog, then make sure you don’t miss a single post.  I’ll be happy to send each new post directly to your email inbox.  Just let me know where to send it by entering your email address in the “Follow Man vs. Row via E-mail” box either in the top righthand corner or down below.  And I love it when you share this blog through facebook, Twitter, and wherever! Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Man_vs_Row

God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“The bird sings outside her window like _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“The bird sings outside her window like he’s wooing her.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to David Michael, Scott Clements, Jaredith Mize, Ken Matthiesen, Michael & Mikalyn Hay, Drew Allen, Janet Goodman, Debbie Convoy, Amy Nichols, Robert Sans, Mae Young, Willa Thompson, Selwyn Chong, and Dana Russel for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #54 (read it here)! Great job!

KNOW THE ROW

MvR presents your opportunity to visit with new Curb Records artist, Ruthie Collins, as she prepares to release her first single to country radio. Ruthie and hit songwriter, Brent Baxter, will give you an insider’s look at the reality of songwriting and record-making on Music Row. But they won’t be the only ones talking- you’re invited to join in the conversation, too! There are only EIGHT tickets available for this intimate get-together. Click on the image below to find out more!

NEVER MISS ANOTHER MvR POST!

Hey, ya’ll. If you like this blog, then make sure you don’t miss a single post.  I’ll be happy to send each new post directly to your email inbox.  Just let me know where to send it by entering your email address in the “Follow Man vs. Row via E-mail” box either in the top righthand corner or down below.  And I love it when you share this blog through facebook, Twitter, and wherever! Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Razorbaxter75

God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you. It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“She needs him like _____ need(s) _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“She needs him like a horse needs water skis.”

Tweet: Wordplay Thursday by Man vs. Row! “She needs him like ___ needs ___.”: http://ctt.ec/v3OjN+

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to everyone for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #53 (read it here)! Great job!

NEVER MISS ANOTHER MvR POST!

Hey, ya’ll. If you like this blog, then make sure you don’t miss a single post. I’ll be happy to send each new post directly to your email inbox. Just let me know where to send it by entering your email address in the “Follow Man vs. Row via E-mail” box either in the top righthand corner or down below. And I love it when you share this blog through facebook, Twitter, and wherever! Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Razorbaxter75

God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“Grandpa gives advice like _____ gives _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“Grandpa gives advice like a politician gives promises.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

KNOW THE ROW!

MvR presents your opportunity to visit with new Curb Records artist, Ruthie Collins, as she prepares to release her first single to country radio.  Ruthie and hit songwriter, Brent Baxter, will give you an insider’s look at the reality of songwriting and record-making on Music Row.  But they won’t be the only ones talking- you’re invited to join in the conversation, too! There are only EIGHT tickets available for this intimate get-together.  Click on the image below to find out more!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Debbie74, Dan Retzlaff, Andrew Clayton, Matt Martoccio, Jaredith Mize, Ken Matthiesen, Jim King, John Shouse, Steve, Barney Coulter, Jeff Green, Janet Goodman, Debbie Convoy, Rachel, David Michael, Gigi Gostas, Hale, Robert Sans, Jerry Childers, Scott Blanchard, Vodkajones, Willa Thompson, and mmorgan for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #52 (read it here)! Great job!

NEVER MISS ANOTHER MvR POST!

Hey, ya’ll. If you like this blog, then make sure you don’t miss a single post.  I’ll be happy to send each new post directly to your email inbox.  Just let me know where to send it by entering your email address in the “Follow Man vs. Row via E-mail” box either in the top righthand corner or down below.  And I love it when you share this blog through facebook, Twitter, and wherever! Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Razorbaxter75

God Bless,

Brent

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“The rain fell as steady as _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“The rain fell as steady as a surgeon’s scalpel.”

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Jeff Green, Launnie Ginn, jivauk, Barney Coulter, Debbie74, Matt Martoccio, Janet Goodman, Debbie Convoy, Michael Flanigan, Mae Young, Willa Thompson, Christopher Litz, Robert Sans, Paul Willis, Ken Matthiesen, Jerry Childers, and vodkajones for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #51 (read it here)! Great job!

NEVER MISS ANOTHER MvR POST!

Hey, ya’ll. If you like this blog, then make sure you don’t miss a single post.  I’ll be happy to send each new post directly to your email inbox.  Just let me know where to send it by entering your email address in the “Follow Man vs. Row via E-mail” box either in the top righthand corner or down below.  And I love it when you share this blog through facebook, Twitter, and wherever! Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Razorbaxter75

God Bless,

Brent
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Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!

Here’s a writing prompt for you.  It’s a simple fill-in-the-blank. You can use one word or several. Feel free to get as crazy, genre-appropriate, or as imaginative as you want. The point is to get the creative juices flowing. And it’s a good thing to dig deeper, so don’t stop at the first idea that hits you. Try coming up with at least five things.

“She blew that town like _____.”

I’ll give you an example to get you started:

“She blew that town like a 50 amp breaker.”

(Hat tip to Aaron Goodvin and Matt Cline, who had this line in their song, “Holly Would.”  The line was just too fun NOT to use!)

I’d love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It’s a family show, after all!

SHOUT OUT!

Thanks to Debbie74, Matt Martoccio, Jaredith Mize, Christopher Litz, Martin Vipond, Gary Snead, Roger Russell, Barney Coulter, Christian Baxter, Janet Goodman, Robert Sans, Debbie Convoy, Jeff Green, Ronnie Jones, Justin Heath, Amy (Appointed2), Taylor, Willa Thompson, and Ross Hemsworth for your great additions to Wordplay Thursday #50 (read it here)! Great job!

NEVER MISS ANOTHER MvR POST!

Hey, ya’ll. If you like this blog, then make sure you don’t miss a single post.  I’ll be happy to send each new post directly to your email inbox.  Just let me know where to send it by entering your email address in the “Follow Man vs. Row via E-mail” box either in the top righthand corner or down below.  And I love it when you share this blog through facebook, Twitter, and wherever! Thanks!

Twitter: @Razorbaxter

Facebook: www.brentbaxtermusic.com

Instagram: Razorbaxter75

God Bless,

Brent
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