tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post5992049461030609436..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: VoiceLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-41891971322260796192011-04-09T08:07:25.326-07:002011-04-09T08:07:25.326-07:001934 Tennessee sounds like a rich, fascinating set...1934 Tennessee sounds like a rich, fascinating setting, Maria. How much fun to write in that voice! Thank you for your lovely comment AND the 'Lovely' blog award! I'm hopping over to your blog now. . .Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-84040290971739114432011-04-07T15:40:17.682-07:002011-04-07T15:40:17.682-07:00I was drawn in by all of your great examples in pa...I was drawn in by all of your great examples in particular the one with the 10-year-old protagonist from Appalacia. But I'm partial to Southern voices since I fell in love with storytelling and voices from the South when I was kid. So, when I started writing my MG, it seemed only natural to set my novel in 1934 Tennessee. Though, I am a Mexican girl who grew up in S. Calif, far away from the hollows where my story takes place.<br /><br />Sorry to go on and on.... my purpose is to congratulate you! There is a 'lovely' blog award waiting for you on my blog. So, when you have a minute, hop on over and take a peek. I love your blog! :-)Maria Cisneros Toth Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529384490317475998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-12184073173542298792011-04-05T17:14:44.948-07:002011-04-05T17:14:44.948-07:00Y/A male and twenty somethings sound perfect for y...Y/A male and twenty somethings sound perfect for you, Michael. Yes, definitely voice must work hand-in-hand with the plot. Excellent point. Thanks for dropping by!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-54310330167001825262011-04-05T17:10:49.838-07:002011-04-05T17:10:49.838-07:00Laura, it makes total sense! The voice of my curr...Laura, it makes total sense! The voice of my current novel could hardly be more different than the last one. At least they're both female. That is such an interesting point you make about knowing the 'rules' first. Maybe that's why our first novels so often fall short, even if there's a great story there.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-55978663070383689402011-04-05T13:35:05.434-07:002011-04-05T13:35:05.434-07:00Terrific topic and post, Linda.
Voice is so impor...Terrific topic and post, Linda.<br /><br />Voice is so important. In my second novel the voice is very strong. It rips right at you and it works in conjunction with the situations of the mc well. Voice should work hand in hand with the plot.<br /><br />My voice changes from project to project. My strongest, I believe is in Y/A male and twenty somethings.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-14688495240559203952011-04-05T08:35:17.210-07:002011-04-05T08:35:17.210-07:00Voice can be elusive. I think it comes after one h...Voice can be elusive. I think it comes after one has a solid understanding of the "rules," then uses voice to enhance skill to the next level. <br /><br />Interestingly, voice can be different from novel to novel. I notice that in my own writing, anyway. Sure, there are elements of "me" in there (the words and phrases I use and such), but what's more important is the characters' turn of phrase that brings the writing to life.<br /><br />Um, I kind of rambled, so I hope that made sense, LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-80554872170141143682011-04-05T07:12:30.737-07:002011-04-05T07:12:30.737-07:00So true, Melissa, and therefore so worth not takin...So true, Melissa, and therefore so worth not taking it for granted, and making sure it's as powerful as it can be in its context. If you do that and YOU believe in it, so will readers. Thank you for the great comment.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-68879411563862224302011-04-05T05:02:37.537-07:002011-04-05T05:02:37.537-07:00Great post and examples! :) Voice is the one thing...Great post and examples! :) Voice is the one thing that is yours and yours alone. I think the hardest part of writing is finding that voice and then believing in it.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960493353454007017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-21854576613817607672011-04-04T09:54:15.418-07:002011-04-04T09:54:15.418-07:00That is the best, Heather. My favorite, too! I c...That is the best, Heather. My favorite, too! I can hardly wait to hear this new voice of yours!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-76819225694592562662011-04-04T09:46:38.733-07:002011-04-04T09:46:38.733-07:00When it comes to character voice sometimes they co...When it comes to character voice sometimes they come to me before I even start the novel and sometimes they develop as I outline. The one I'm working on now came to me long before I wrote the novel. She is fantastic and I've loved telling her story. It's like a gift when it happens that way.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-16959458103276153862011-04-04T08:30:59.889-07:002011-04-04T08:30:59.889-07:00Karlene, if she's anything like she is in Flig...Karlene, if she's anything like she is in Flight for Control, I KNOW you've found a fabulous voice. (We are talking Darby, yes?) Can't wait to see what she has to say.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-44106984059226508882011-04-04T08:06:36.936-07:002011-04-04T08:06:36.936-07:00Linda, Excellent examples! The one thing I've ...Linda, Excellent examples! The one thing I've heard more often than anything else at conferences is "Voice". I know if anyone can come out with a unique voice, they will be swept up by any agent and published by any agency. They are all looking for a fresh voice. A unique voice. And so many of us wonder what they mean by voice. This helps a ton! One thing I like to do is read a variety of genres. I think I've found a unique voice in my new series. We'll see what you say in a few days.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.com