Writing Insights from the Drawing Board
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Voice
How Does the Storyteller Affect the Story?
When we’re planning our own stories, so often we focus on the main elements of the story itself—the characters, the…
What Is Author Voice—and How Do You Find Yours?
“Voice” is much broader than just actual vocal tone—it encompasses an artist’s sensibility and style, the way they communicate and…
How to Speak as Well as You Write, part 2
(Find part 1 of this three-part series here.) The Mechanics If you are pursuing writing as any kind of a…
How to Speak as Well as You Write, part 1
The Message and the Messenger So many authors are introverts. It’s so much easier to fully express ourselves on the…
Writing Safe or Risking Your Readers
Let’s get the cliche out of the way: we’re living in polarized times. There seems to be a heightened sensitivity…