The greatest beginner songwriting tip I can give is; anyone, regardless of musical experience, can write good songs because good music is exactly what you've been hearing all your life, and music is a hearing and imitation art form. In other words beginner songwriting doesn't have to be about buying 10 or so reference books before you get a good idea of how to write songs.
Beginner songwriting should be a simple, natural, rewarding experience where you can share your artistic creation and knock peoples' socks off fairly quickly!
Here's a quick rundown of foolproof beginner songwriting tips that'll possibly make you the next "Big Thing" in songwriting:
1. Follow the step-by-step guide in the navigation bars on the left from "1. Song Title" all the way through to the Print Out Guide. 
Take your time and grasp all the information for a week or so.
2. This one is optional: You don't have to learn an instrument to be a songwriter but it is definitely an advantage if you do. So for beginner songwriting, if you're ever going to learn or just dabble, for that matter, in an instrument such as piano or guitar, now's the time!
That's It!
"Whattya' mean that's it?," you ask.
Exactly as I said, songwriting is not rocket science. Take a look at the history of the record charts as well as today's hit songs and tell me how many of these great songs were written by songwriters who had any formal training whatsoever.
Beginner songwriting should be an easy-to-learn experience, not a difficult, frustrating one!
