Feb 05 2020

"Finding Your Voice" with Heather Harper Ellett

Presented by Writers' League of Texas (WLT) at Online Classroom

Voice is the Loch Ness Monster of the literary world—a nebulous, evasive entity that nobody can describe perfectly, yet we know it when we see it. Publishers want it, reviewers swoon over it, but how do we use voice effectively if its very definition eludes us?

In this class, students will

Explore the concept of voice in popular literature.
Learn the three cornerstones of voice and how to apply them immediately to your work in progress.
Identify the unique voice elements like syntax and diction that already exist in your writing and utilize them strategically.
Dive into diction and dialogue to make a story uniquely yours.
Work with humor as a voice technique for connecting with the reader.

TAKE THIS CLASS IF

Prospective agents repeatedly say that your story is “great” but they “can’t connect with the main character or narrator.”
You want to elevate traditional genre fiction beyond the norm, or your literary fiction needs a kick in the pants.
You’re a writer who appreciates craft and wants to play with words on a granular level.

Admission Info

$49 for Members

$109 for Non-Members

Phone: 512-499-8914

Email: wlt@writersleague.org

Dates & Times

2020/02/05 - 2020/02/05

Location Info

Online Classroom