1. Clarify lyric writing requirements
   • Identify purpose of lyrics to be written in consultation with relevant people
   • Identify appropriate cultural and stylistic contexts to suit the purpose of songs
   • Agree on nature of collaborative arrangements with composers or performers as required
   • Agree on the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of song lyrics in consultation with relevant people
2. Develop lyrical elements
   • Use own imagination and lyric writing resources to generate a range of ideas that suit the purpose and musical style of songs
   • Develop the message of songs, using a range of writing techniques and rhyme patterns to convey appropriate meaning, mood or effect
   • Apply knowledge of song structures and song formats to enhance the effect of songs
   • Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody
   • Review work in progress with relevant people and make adjustments as required
   • Present lyrics in agreed format
   • Review process for writing lyrics and note areas for future improvement
3. Promote own work
   • Address copyright issues to maximise income from song writing
   • Develop networks to maximise exposure of own songs

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Evidence of the ability to:

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: