Writing is like music. It needs melody, rhythm, and harmony. And most writers are naturally dominant in one, just as most musicians are. The question is: which Beatle are you? In this conversation, Neil breaks down the four Beatles as four distinct writing personalities. Paul McCartney is the purest melodist of his generation. Leaping intervals. Five-octave range. He invented a complete song in 18 minutes on camera and did not seem to notice. John Lennon does not think in melody. He thinks in rhythm. Ringo might be right when he says John is the greatest rhythm guitarist who ever lived. And John keeps the beat in the Beatles, which is the counterintuitive thing. It is not Ringo. John sets the rhythm and everyone follows. Ringo, meanwhile, is doing something stranger. He is not following the bass player the way most drummers do. He is following the voice. Whoever is singing, that is what Ringo is listening to. And George is the spiritual harmonist. Thinking first about how the voices blend. Neil identifies as a rhythmic writer. Conversational rhythm, not iambic pentameter. Annie Lamott is the melodist. She drops metaphors one after another and he cannot do that. The partnership works because they are different instruments playing together. Find your own Beatle. Build on that. Stop trying to be all four. Want to go deeper with Annie Lamott? Join Sounds True One for more teachings like this. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d