Should You Write Like You Talk?

Should You Write Like You Talk?

One issue that divides writing experts is whether authors should strive to “write like you talk” or adopt a more formal and rigid approach to our prose. Strong arguments can be — and are — made on both sides of the line, but what’s best...
What Is an Author’s Voice?

What Is an Author’s Voice?

In brief, an author’s voice is the unique combination of literary elements that makes his stories “feel” different from everyone else’s. Components of writing that help define voice are syntax, character development dialogue, word choice,...