I love the part about different novels having different voices. I'm in the midst of writing the prequel to my 2023 novel, "Vampires of a Certain Age," and the new book has a completely different voice--no matter how much I want to make it consistent. I've read series where the tone is even across books -- Bridgerton comes to mind -- but mine won't be like that. C'est la vie!
Subway pole hugger here 😆! What a great article! I have a disability that badly flared up, so the dictating has lent some variety to my writing for sure!
I'm currently working on finding the voice of my WIP's narrator, and having difficulty with it for some reason. I mean, I know what *my* voice is. But I want something different for the narrator to reflect their brash, irreverent style. I'm thinking now, after reading your post, that maybe what I could do is write these exercises from the narrator's point of view. Might kickstart something -- and it certainly wouldn't hurt!
I especially love that "write in a rush" advice of yours. I'm a huge proponent of fast writing, at least for a first draft. "Don't think; just write" is what I always say.
I love the part about different novels having different voices. I'm in the midst of writing the prequel to my 2023 novel, "Vampires of a Certain Age," and the new book has a completely different voice--no matter how much I want to make it consistent. I've read series where the tone is even across books -- Bridgerton comes to mind -- but mine won't be like that. C'est la vie!
I love this -- sounds exciting!
Thanks! Hope so... it's the farthest from my wheelhouse... no nerdy stuff in this book about a medieval swordswoman.
Is that interesting when that happens? The book will lead the way...
Subway pole hugger here 😆! What a great article! I have a disability that badly flared up, so the dictating has lent some variety to my writing for sure!
That's so interesting! Thanks for reading and sharing this!
Thanks Amy -- great advice!
I'm currently working on finding the voice of my WIP's narrator, and having difficulty with it for some reason. I mean, I know what *my* voice is. But I want something different for the narrator to reflect their brash, irreverent style. I'm thinking now, after reading your post, that maybe what I could do is write these exercises from the narrator's point of view. Might kickstart something -- and it certainly wouldn't hurt!
I especially love that "write in a rush" advice of yours. I'm a huge proponent of fast writing, at least for a first draft. "Don't think; just write" is what I always say.