Into the Fire

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Writers, have you lost your voice? Has your voice changed?

Young writers working on their first projects often question "voice". What does it reference? How do I determine mine?

Experienced authors and other publishing professionals have written unlimited articles giving definitions of writers' voices, explaining how everyone has one, and even how to discover, perfect, or practice using "your voice".

If and when writer's block hits, is it normal to question whether or not your voice has gone silent?

Describe your interpretation of your voice or style. Can you?

I joked that mine was street literary – I thought I made it up. As it turns out, there is an actual definition for the term I had no idea existed. What would you call yours?

 

Father, thank you for the individual traits you give to us. In all of your huge creation we have commonalities, but still you give us individuality. You're amazing, Lord. Apart from you, we can do nothing. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

 

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2 responses to “Laryngitis?”

  1. Brenda Anderson Avatar

    I’ve been told my voice has a lyrical quality, which pleases me immensely.
    Over-critiquing is a sure way to neutralize your voice. Suddenly your voice is mimicking your critiquers, and yours is gone. To rediscover my voice, I just had to sit down & write & just ignore the editors & rules.

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  2. Nicole Avatar

    I agree, Bren. And, yeah, you just gotta be who you are when you write. “The rules” will stifle natural voice quicker than anything else – jmo of course.

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