Craft Webinar: "A Voice to Remember"
Creating Unique Picture Book & Middle-Grade Character Voices
with Leah Henderson
We’ve all heard it. Voice is the soul of the story. The element that almost magically pulls us in, often with only a few lines.
Agents, editors, and readers want it — that undeniable, unputdownable voice. And as writers, we want nothing more than to execute it. By looking at the delicate dance between the relationship of an author’s voice and a character’s voice, we will explore how elements like rhythm, life experience, punctuation, and word choice play into creating a distinct character voice that becomes the undeniable, unputdownable soul of the story.
Through the use of exercises and examples, we discuss ways in which we, as writers, can enliven our character’s voice.
Who Should Attend:
- Writers interested in helping their character’s voice stand out
- Or, writers who are unsure exactly what makes a good character voice
- Authors who want their character voices to be distinct
- And, Writers unsure where to start or even how to build or reshape what is already present
Attendees Learn:
- The basic elements needed for a strong character voice
- Differences between authorial voice and character voice
- Questions to ask yourself when creating a distinct character voice
- What to avoid and what to remember when crafting a character voice that stands out
Writing Barn Craft Webinars are 1 to 2-hour events, with minimal live interaction, aside from the chat function. They are facilitated by industry professionals: authors, agents, editors, etc. Price-points are low and attendance is high, anywhere from 50-200+ attendees. Writing craft and industry engagement are explored. REPLAYS are made available for all registrants within 48 hours of the event and are available for a limited time.
