Writer's voice is the literary term used to describe the individual writing style of an author. Voice was generally considered to be a combination of a writer's use of syntax, diction, punctuation, character development, dialogue, etc., within a given body of text (or across several works).
Voice can be thought of in terms of the uniqueness of a vocal voice machine. As a trumpet has a different voice from a tuba or a violin has a different voice from a cello, so the words of one author have a different sound from the words of another. One author may have a voice that is light and fast paced while another may have a dark voice.
In creative writing, students are often encouraged to experiment with different literary styles and techniques in order to help them better develop their "voice". This aspect varies with the individual author, but, particularly in American culture, having this asset is considered positive and beneficial to both the writer and his or her audience.
Literature[]
- Dorothy Wall, Finding Your Writer's Voice, ISBN 0312151284
See also[]
- Literary technique
- Literary element
- Writing style
- Writer's block
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