Writer's voice

Writer's voice is a literary term used to describe the individual writing style of an author. Voice is 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 also be referred to as the specific fingerprint of an author, as every author has a different writing style.

In creative writing, students are often encouraged to experiment with different literary styles and techniques in order to help them better develop their "voice." Voice varies with the individual author, but, particularly in American culture, having a strong voice is considered positive and beneficial to both the writer and his or her audience.

Literature

*Dorothy Wall, "Finding Your Writer's Voice", ISBN 0312151284

ee also

*Literary technique
*Literary element
*Writing style
*Writer's block

External links

* [http://www.freelancewritersexchange.com Find Your Writers Voice on Freelance Writer's Exchange]
* [http://www.write4kids.com/feature3.html Finding Your Voice]
* [http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/Reading/Reading%20Strategies/listeningtovoice.htm Listening to voice]
* [http://www.businessknowhow.com/Writers/Perceptions/pdoyouhear.htm Do you hear what I hear?]