Prose that Sings: Voices for Every Writer
What does having a strong writing voice mean, and how can writers develop their own?
LEARN YOUR CRAFT. LOVE YOUR WORDS.
What does having a strong writing voice mean, and how can writers develop their own?
We have been made of people, shaped by people, defined by people, and defined ourselves in opposition to or in allegiance with people. Can we ever be truly alone on our memoir pages?
You have a story burning inside - something you've experienced and overcome, or perhaps a family story that needs to be told and preserved for future generations.
We know and love the plays. We remember the painful process of thumping out iambic pentameter on our desks while someone mispronounced the words in freshman English. But Shakespeare has so much more to teach us as writers.
Homes protect us, they contain us, they extend us, they release us. They also shape us. Memoir helps show us how.
Learn how the three essential tools of storytelling--scene, summary, reflection--work together to create a powerful narrative.
Many writers have strong language skills—the writing is beautiful. But to attract readers, it’s helpful to stop writing, and spend time crafting ways to engage the reader’s attention from start to finish.