[header] How to be a good songwriter [title] Relax and start writing whatever rhymes, phrases, or ideas come to mind. [step] Don't lose the faith that brought you to this article just because a brilliant song isn't bursting out of you. The only way to have creative thoughts is to do creative work. 
So grab a pen and paper and start scribbling. Spend your first 5-10 minutes writing just warming up your brain and relaxing into " songwriting " mode.