3 Mistakes Artists Make When Writing Their First Song – Overthinking instead of creating – Writing without a clear message – Trying to impress instead of connect Keep it simple, honest, and focused on the emotion you want your listener to feel. That’s where great songwriting starts. Carousel Version (Slide-by-slide) Slide 1: 3 Mistakes Artists Make When Writing Their First Song Slide 2: Mistake 1: Overthinking Trying to make it perfect too early blocks creativity. Get your ideas out first. Slide 3: Mistake 2: No Clear Message If you don’t know the story, the listener won’t either. Decide the emotion + message before writing. Slide 4: Mistake 3: Trying to Impress Big words don’t make a great song connection does. Keep it real and relatable. Slide 5: Start simple. Stay honest. Finish strong. Hook-Style Intro (For YouTube Shorts / TikTok / Reels) “Most new artists don’t finish their first song not because they lack talent, but because they make these 3 simple mistakes. Let me break them down… If you want, I can also create: A thumbnail title A stronger hook Hashtags A longer educational post A voiceover script for short-form video Just tell me!