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Voice
Developing your character's voice is extremely hard for some authors. Here are some tips and resources I've found on this topic:
10 Steps to Finding Your Voice
Writing with an Authentic YA Voice
Finding a Voice: First Person Narrative
Author Voice vs. Character Voice
Character Voices Shouldn't Sound Like Yours
What articles and tips do you have to share?
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Permalink Reply by Eliza Tilton on -
Great links! This is so true
1. Write honestly, from the heart.
When you write from your feelings, your voice will be automatic. Of course, you’ll have to rewrite and edit, but allow your honest feelings to surface and show.
That's how I found my voice, by just writing and not focusing and all the noise, just the emotion.
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Permalink Reply by Nikki Katz on -
Eliza, I just did some journaling a couple weeks ago and out poured this voice for a new character. By FAR the best voice I've ever been able to write!!
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Arroyo on -
I write YA and I tend to use composites. Ahem, my kids are a great source. =) Eavesdropping helps too!
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Permalink Reply by Nikki Katz on
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My 10YO is in theater with a lot of teens and I LOVE to watch their dynamics!!
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