I felt like my favorite writers have almost musical hooks in
I felt like my favorite writers have almost musical hooks in their work, whether it's poetry or a hook at the end of a chapter that makes you want to read the next one. And I think that my favorite writers definitely have something musical about what they do, in saying something so relatable and universal and so simple.
Taylor Swift once confessed with the candor of an artist: “I felt like my favorite writers have almost musical hooks in their work, whether it’s poetry or a hook at the end of a chapter that makes you want to read the next one. And I think that my favorite writers definitely have something musical about what they do, in saying something so relatable and universal and so simple.” These words are more than a reflection on art—they are a teaching about the power of rhythm, the necessity of simplicity, and the eternal connection between music, language, and the human heart.
For what is a hook, if not the echo that lingers in the soul after the words have passed? Just as the bard of old would sing with lyre and verse, drawing listeners deeper with each refrain, so too does the modern writer, the poet, or the storyteller weave words that captivate. The hook is not mere ornament—it is the hand that pulls the listener further into the story, the seed that compels the reader to turn the page. Without it, words may remain lifeless; with it, they breathe and sing.
Swift’s insight reveals something timeless: that true art is not only to be read, but to be felt as song. Even when no music plays, the rhythm of good writing carries a beat, the phrasing dances, and the sentences resolve like chords. The ancient
BQNguyen Bao Quyen
I’ve always been a fan of how Taylor Swift crafts her songs, and now I’m seeing her writing process in a new light. The comparison to musical hooks makes me wonder how much of her songwriting is intentional and how much flows naturally. Do all writers consciously think about creating that hook in their writing, or does it happen organically? And, if it’s organic, how can we identify it in our own work?
MNHieu Minh Ngo
This quote brings an interesting perspective on writing—it’s not just about the words, but about how the words make you feel, just like a good song. The idea of a writer crafting something 'relatable and universal' with simple words is powerful. But can simplicity sometimes leave too much unsaid? What’s the line between simplicity and oversimplification, especially when trying to capture something profound or complex?
LLL
The idea of a 'hook' in writing really caught my attention. It's true that sometimes, the most powerful stories are those that leave you wanting to read more. It makes me think about the way Taylor Swift structures her own songs—each one feels like it’s building toward something, leading you on with a rhythm that’s hard to escape. Do all writers need to develop that same sense of rhythm to capture their readers’ attention in the same way?
CTcam tu
It’s interesting that Taylor Swift finds something musical in her favorite writers. I’ve always thought of writing as more intellectual than musical, but maybe there's a certain cadence or flow in great writing that mirrors a song. How does a writer make something 'so simple' yet so profound? What is it about the way words are strung together that gives them that emotional impact, and how can writers harness this musicality in their work?
VKPhan Van Khai
This quote really speaks to the power of a writer's rhythm and timing, much like in music. A good hook, whether in a song or in a chapter, creates anticipation and makes you want more. But it also makes me wonder—how do writers strike the right balance between simplicity and depth? Can something be too simple, or is simplicity the secret to creating something that feels universal and timeless?