In an industry where fame is currency and faces sell records, the truth often remains buried behind studio doors. But now, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Pocahontas Music is stepping into the light with her groundbreaking book, Ghostwriting for Royalty: The Secrets of Crafting Hits for Pop Princesses and Cuddly Canadian Icons.
This compelling new release dives deep into the invisible labor behind chart-topping songs—where brilliant melodies, punchy lyrics, and unforgettable hooks are often birthed by writers whose names never grace the credits. Pocahontas Music, whose pen has shaped the sounds of stars like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Beyoncé, shares the raw, unfiltered reality of life behind the music.
Behind Every Hit, A Hidden Hand
In Ghostwriting for Royalty, Pocahontas gives readers a front-row seat to the creative process of building global hits from scratch. More than just a memoir, the book is a detailed guide to the business and craft of ghostwriting—one that many industry insiders have deliberately kept under wraps.
With writing credits across powerhouse labels such as RCA, Epic, Warner, Republic, Universal, and Columbia Records, Pocahontas pulls from over a decade of experience to expose how songs are sculpted in silence—while others take center stage.
“Most fans have no idea who really wrote the songs they love,” Pocahontas shares. “This book is for the writers like me—those who gave the world their words and melodies but never got the spotlight.”
What the Book Offers
Inside the pages of Ghostwriting for Royalty, readers will find:
The Art of Ghostwriting: Learn how to write songs that sound like the artist wrote them themselves.
Hook & Lyric Crafting Techniques: Step-by-step breakdowns on creating infectious melodies and lyrics.
Collaboration Secrets: How to work effectively with artists, producers, and label execs.
Industry Entry Tips: Proven methods to get your songs heard by A&Rs and major players.
Music Business Essentials: Everything you need to know about contracts, publishing, royalties, and protecting your rights.
Real Case Studies: Anonymous behind-the-scenes stories from sessions with A-list musicians.
Tools, Templates, and Industry Resources
But Pocahontas doesn’t stop at storytelling—she’s equipping the next generation of songwriters with tools they can use today. The book includes:
Songwriting Templates & Lyric Sheets
Melody & Hook Writing Exercises
Song Structure Cheat Sheet
Industry-Standard Split Sheet Template
Pitch Email Templates for A&Rs & Labels
Recommended Apps & Software
Exclusive A&R & Publishing Contact List
Creativity Boosters & Prompts
Private Online Songwriting Community Access
A Story of Survival and Success
Perhaps the most powerful element of the book is Pocahontas Music’s personal journey. Forced into the industry at a young age, exploited for her talent, and often homeless while helping others climb the charts, her resilience is stitched into every page. Even as the world danced to her words, she was often left uncredited, underpaid, or unseen.
Today, she’s reclaiming her story and giving others the tools to do the same.
“I wrote for some of the most famous voices in music while silently struggling just to survive,” she reveals. “Now, I want other writers to thrive—and be recognized—for their brilliance.”
Available Now
Ghostwriting for Royalty is more than a tell-all. It’s a masterclass, a survival manual, and a love letter to the underdogs of the music industry.
Now available in hardcover, ebook, and paperback.
📍 Order online by visiting https://a.co/d/eGZFb6J to access bonus materials, community forums, and masterclass access.
For every artist who’s ever ghostwritten in the dark—this is your moment to be seen.
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