Taylor Swift started writing songs at a young age. They were full of heartache and hope and the deeply felt emotions of one's teenage years. In her most recent albums, she has embodied characters and told stories far outside of herself. In this engaging book for both music lovers and ardent Swifties, readers learn about how Taylor takes her work from word to music, and vice versa. It describes her early songwriting deal in Nashville and expands into her ongoing work with Jack Antonoff and other collaborators. A concluding activity invites readers to write their own song, just like Taylor!