Find the sound of your manuscript.
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.
$49 for Members
$109 for Non-Members
Phone: 512-499-8914
Email: wlt@writersleague.org
2020/02/05 - 2020/02/05
Online Classroom