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Top 5 Tips to Develop Your Fiction Writing Voice

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Ellen Brock

Ellen Brock

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@cjpreach
@cjpreach 5 жыл бұрын
1. Write with Intention (focus on the Emotion/Tone you want to convey in each scene) 2. Experiment with POV 3. Edit. NO Published author writes the First Draft with a perfect Voice 4. Know the Basic Writing Rules. (Grammar, Syntax, Cliches, Active/Passive Voice, etc) 5. Relax, Baby! It takes time to develop your Voice, and Voice is not as important as clear writing. 6. Thanks, Ellen!
@ryanfranklin1397
@ryanfranklin1397 8 жыл бұрын
My English teacher used to say the only person in history to write a perfect first draft was Mozart
@asimghaffar8148
@asimghaffar8148 8 жыл бұрын
Also me
@orangejuice8881
@orangejuice8881 5 жыл бұрын
@@sonder3519 tf is wrong w/ you?..
@sonder3519
@sonder3519 4 жыл бұрын
@@arolemaprarath6615 Evidence? Omg...what an idiot. It was a joke. You and Orange Juice need to fucking chill.
@cadencev5572
@cadencev5572 4 жыл бұрын
Actually, Brandon sanderson posted his first draft for one of his books, but if you compare it to the final one, you'll notice that they aren'y that different.
@suzyince2927
@suzyince2927 8 жыл бұрын
Can you go through the editing process. Sometimes I feel like I'm just going over and over a scene adding words, taking them out. Can you give us some clear cut instructions for how this is done. I've been enjoying the heck out of these videos. Thanks for putting the out here.
@kariboheme
@kariboheme 8 жыл бұрын
I second this! I'm editing my novel now and I could use all the help I can get! Also +Suzy Ince , if you haven't, check out Susan Dennard's website. Her advice is golden!
@suzyince2927
@suzyince2927 8 жыл бұрын
+Kari P thanks I will. 🤓
@guilhermesfk
@guilhermesfk 7 жыл бұрын
I can't write a supermarket list, but I would be interested in watching this
@MandiLynnWrites
@MandiLynnWrites 7 жыл бұрын
I've heard of mimicking a writer's voice to exercise your writing muscles, but definitely agree that you need to create your own unique voice.
@not_sat_10
@not_sat_10 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this videos on KZbin for free, your videos really helped me to try writing even if I am still just 17.
@snafu176
@snafu176 7 жыл бұрын
I so agree with the editing tip. I like editing as much as writing; it´s a different process but so much fun to rework, tweak and find niftier solutions. I also think that reading out loud is a splendid way to find problems that need to be solved, especially for flow issues. Thanks, Ellen, for valuable content!
@jenniferemerson5696
@jenniferemerson5696 8 жыл бұрын
Motivation tips for writing? Please, I really struggle with this.
@EllenBrock
@EllenBrock 8 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow's video is about exactly this!
@jenniferemerson5696
@jenniferemerson5696 8 жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you, it really helped! x
@paulinadkdk
@paulinadkdk 6 жыл бұрын
Discipline!
@YellowhatDick
@YellowhatDick 6 жыл бұрын
What you'll need is a sheet of paper, pen, and scissors. Cut the paper into three sections. Good; now, cut each section into five smaller sections. Wonderful. Take the first set of five and write a character trait on each one. Marvelous, you're doing great; now keep going! Take the next set of five and write a location on each strip. Will ya' look at you, Perfect! Now, move on to the last set of five. On each of these segments, write an action. There you go! Do you see what's happening? Great! Now, take all that paper and toss dat sh&t in da motha'f&%*in' trash, go to your computer, put yer a$$ in the seat, and decide what story you want to tell ta' people!
@nownovel
@nownovel Жыл бұрын
So true about the time it takes, tip number five is maybe the most important (and relaxing into writing goes hand in hand with play, also crucial). Thanks for the insightful video, Ellen.
@AmericanActionReport
@AmericanActionReport 6 жыл бұрын
That explains what a colleague said about two novellas I wrote. She said that they read as if they were written by two different people. Although both of them involved the supernatural (ghost and fox fairy), one was a horror story written for native English-speaking adults; the other was a travel/adventure written for ESL college students. In addition to different target readers, I must have unconsciously used different voices to fit the moods of the stories.
@alphaomega1089
@alphaomega1089 5 жыл бұрын
She was so right about to relax. That was beautiful.
@roamingrevelator2856
@roamingrevelator2856 6 жыл бұрын
Ellen your videos are so helpful to me for two reasons one helping me develop my writing skills, but also to allow me to understand the things I am actually doing well. Thank you for your videos 👍🏻
@Mr.H-YT42
@Mr.H-YT42 4 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video before but came back to it tonight and it really helped me unlock.a problem I've been having. Thanks Ellen.
@m.m.schill4579
@m.m.schill4579 8 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you're making videos again!!
@TFrills
@TFrills 4 жыл бұрын
Your eyes are really blue. And my screen-filter makes them look bright green! I like it.
@eduardomachado3740
@eduardomachado3740 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, your videos are usually great but in this one you show real passion for what you do for a living :)
@nasiachristie
@nasiachristie 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips! Great video. Very few writers I come across can describe what voice actually is. It's like air - you can't pinpoint what it is, but you know it's there lol! You did such a great job describing what it is.
@foxyfables_bookish
@foxyfables_bookish 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EllenBrock
@EllenBrock 11 ай бұрын
Sorry I didn't see this sooner! Thank you so much for your support!
@BroBri
@BroBri 6 жыл бұрын
You have inspired me to take my writing seriously. Thank you for the helpful advice!
@noctique5575
@noctique5575 8 жыл бұрын
I know I left a comment earlier on another video, but I'm just so grateful for your videos, the passion you have is very contagious!
@EllenBrock
@EllenBrock 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm really glad you like the videos!
@darlenekamberg6701
@darlenekamberg6701 6 жыл бұрын
Ellen Brock, I want to thank you for your clear view points on Show versus Tell. It had given me a very good understanding on how to apply this information or knowledge.
@gamewriteeye769
@gamewriteeye769 2 жыл бұрын
Very impressive delivery of this information; very clear, concise, and well summated. 🥂
@josephvalderrama4557
@josephvalderrama4557 7 жыл бұрын
Hello Ellen, Your videos motivate my desire for writing detail. Thank you. You mention the word basics in this video. Stick to the basics. This video covered two topics: A writer's style and character voice. My suggestion is to stick with the character voice. Your videos, How to introduce your novel's protagonist and How to write a first page superbly cover essential ideas to keep in mind when creating character voice. Also, you use the word editing when I believe the word rewrite should be used. Please forgive my nit-pickiness, but I you are an editor, I am an aspiring writer. Lastly, I strongly suggest to your subscribers to seek out a writers workshop, group, or any opportunity to show your work. Specifically to address the effect of your character's voice. Keep reading. Keep writing. Keep going.
@MrMusicislife69
@MrMusicislife69 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Boot Camp and for being so consistent, I hope you get a lot of new subscribers!
@jimmygable569
@jimmygable569 5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. So encouraging and insightful
@Michael-ek2fx
@Michael-ek2fx 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Ellen! I really appreciate this video, it helped me genuinely realize how crucial the editing process is, almost in a therapeutic way. Again, thank you very much from an aspiring writer.
@LilacDaisy2
@LilacDaisy2 7 жыл бұрын
6:15 - I wrote that sentence and stuck it up to encourage me to keep going. Thank you!
@campwriter9289
@campwriter9289 5 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video, but thank you! I needed to hear this. I really struggle with my voice, I feel like there are two distinct voices in my writing and I really struggle to find a balance between the two. When I’m feeling crap about it, I always go back to a story I wrote last year where My voice really shines through. I’m binge watching all your videos while doing a major revision on my fantasy and wondering if there’s a light at the end of the tunnel lol
@GuadalupeHernandez-lf7wq
@GuadalupeHernandez-lf7wq 5 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much this was a great video and I love to write but I couldn't think of anything I wanted to write thank you Ellen
7 жыл бұрын
Didn't know what this video should be about but it's a super interesting topic! Thank you Ellen!
@susanmartin4164
@susanmartin4164 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@CosmeticShower
@CosmeticShower 8 жыл бұрын
will you do a video on the basics of sentences you were talking about? That's what I struggle with!
@onenewworldmonkey
@onenewworldmonkey 7 жыл бұрын
Hey you ended your sentence with a preposition (actually both of them). Its not a rule anymore. "Anywhere a cat goes" is what I was taught about 40 years ago...(do you see it?)
@daynaweiss8163
@daynaweiss8163 7 жыл бұрын
Ellen Brock, I love your videos!
@massonman9099
@massonman9099 5 жыл бұрын
She talks such sense.
@aliciamarino3409
@aliciamarino3409 4 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful! Thank you!
@violetwinter1
@violetwinter1 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I've been looking for more advice on this subject.
@claudia2431
@claudia2431 4 жыл бұрын
How do we get to your library of videos so that we can read and watch past advice? This is my first day to watch and I love your presentation and content.
@somsycamvan191
@somsycamvan191 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing the video. I was planning to ask questions about the point of view, but after I watched the video, you explained it all. Question: How do I write my historical romance? What is the structure of a historical novel or historical romance?
@ashirahelat4749
@ashirahelat4749 3 жыл бұрын
You are so right on Like a muse
@carolynwilliamson3199
@carolynwilliamson3199 6 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed listening to your videos. You presented lots of good information.
@Pumpkinshaker
@Pumpkinshaker 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Thank you!
@michaelg3074
@michaelg3074 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen. I found you videos while surfing for Final Draft. I'm glad I did. Your info is very helpful and you now have a new subscriber.
@byronl.729
@byronl.729 7 жыл бұрын
I love the editor's perspective of your videos. Do you plan on posting more? (I hope you're just swamped with work and don't have time. Still...more please.) Anyway, great work! Thanks
@vandini8185
@vandini8185 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen! I LOVED it. You are so well read, competent and understanding of it all. You gave me a new perspective - because it's true. I think A LOT about my voice and don't really, as they say, apply the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair. :) I'm so happy to see your videos growing, and the output getting better. Keep riding the wave, because trust me, we need your help! Do you write too, or simply critique and edit? Thanks, and hugs from India. Awaiting the motivation video. You gave a 14 yr old a lot of hope.
@nelevonlanthen4813
@nelevonlanthen4813 8 жыл бұрын
What about the co-author concept? There are some very successful books now with co-author. How does that work concerning voice?
@byronpeters5676
@byronpeters5676 8 жыл бұрын
Very good, thank you.
@ClarkChamberlain
@ClarkChamberlain 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you this is very good advice.
@martiuscastle
@martiuscastle 7 жыл бұрын
This was a great video and it actually helps. I think you should adress this theme more often.
@amandaolin1821
@amandaolin1821 6 жыл бұрын
I really love your videos!
@mistyminnie5922
@mistyminnie5922 6 жыл бұрын
i don't know why, but i really like writing in lowercase. i think it sets a certain type of tone that fits with the story and mood that i want to set. long sentences, overuse of comma's and dashes- it's all on purpose. i'm not sure if it works tho, i just found this voice and i'm too shy to let anyone read my writing :]
@threeletteragent
@threeletteragent 6 жыл бұрын
*multifunctional questionmark* I DONT KNOW WHY BUT I REALLY LIKE WRITING IN UPPERCASE I THINK IT SETS A CERTAIN TYPE OF TONE FOR THE TYPE OF STORY AND MOOD I WANT TO SET LONG SENTENCES UNDERUSE OF PUNCTUTATION ITS ALL ON PURPOSE IM NOT SURE IF IT WORKS THO I JUST FOUND THIS VOICE AND IM TOO SHY TO LET ANYONE READ MY WRITING
@TheWillow34b
@TheWillow34b 6 жыл бұрын
Well said and presented.
@DanSZiegler
@DanSZiegler 8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video - great tips. Thank you!
@lambtenshi
@lambtenshi 8 жыл бұрын
Hi, could you perhaps do a video on how to go about world building without making it seem forced or like you're throwing too much information at the reader?
@inspectorspinda
@inspectorspinda 8 жыл бұрын
Reveal bits at a time. Work the world into the story. or create a character new to the world or part of the world you are focusing on.
@trackyjon-jonandjimmymoop274
@trackyjon-jonandjimmymoop274 8 жыл бұрын
I think this question could be answered in multiple ways, depending on what you're writing (urban-fantasy, high fantasy, etc.).
@maryday6655
@maryday6655 8 жыл бұрын
Wow, Ellen!! This was so helpful! Thanks! xoxo
@jnthnwilliam
@jnthnwilliam 7 жыл бұрын
this woman is a genius
@jacksonmorganfroghin4815
@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. This is extremely helpful. I need to find my voice. How do I know when I've found it? Would that be on the day I get self- published?
@booksimmer9550
@booksimmer9550 8 жыл бұрын
your advice is so helpful
@daisyhinojosa23
@daisyhinojosa23 6 жыл бұрын
Wow this is actually great advice!! Thanks!! :)
@maya7637
@maya7637 8 жыл бұрын
How do i get confident in my writing? And how do i start liking it?:(
@joho9815
@joho9815 6 жыл бұрын
Ellen great points. Can you make some videos on how to write short stories, if you haven't already?
@rumple7232
@rumple7232 6 жыл бұрын
For me its 3th voice and past tense. It always has been ever since I was 7 and I got into reading
@blackhagalaz
@blackhagalaz 7 жыл бұрын
Your advice is very helpfull! I have heard this many times, and it really frustrates me... I really hardly read, exept for the stuff I NEED to read for University. And this of course is really scientific and structured, and wont help me with my writing-voice, although the content often gives me good new ideas (I am studying archaeology and cultural anthropology). Anyways I often have the feeling that I dont have time/energy to read. Of course I could actively CHOOSE to read more, instead of doing other stuff, but I always feel myself more comfortable with crafting or writing right away in my spare time. Now I have the feeling that my writing got really rational over the past few years, surely because of the scientific stuff I have to deal with, and although I was a teenager when I started to write, and had no idea how life or good storytelling works, I think I had the more beautiful voice back then. But it doesnt seem to come back now, or at least really slowly.
@richardhawkins2647
@richardhawkins2647 8 жыл бұрын
You mention reading being critical for developing a good writing voice. I am a very poor reader. Reading has never been my strong point but I love writing. What books would you say are good examples of what you are talking about? I am interested in writing fantasy, action stories. Even though Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are popular novels, they are often criticised for their writing style. Fifty Shades of Grey is also criticised for being bad. I feel as reading is not easy for me it would be good to focus on good examples.
@unehermineauborddeleau5983
@unehermineauborddeleau5983 8 жыл бұрын
i m french so i may not be exactly the good type of person to give you any advice when it comes to english literature, but i would still recommand you to get some of vladimir nabokov's courses. read one of his lesson along with the books he is mentioning and i bet it will really help you to forge your opinion on what is good writing and what is bad writing...well, it worked for me so i hope it will be the same for you too😊
@tropetrinitytrilogy8533
@tropetrinitytrilogy8533 8 жыл бұрын
I think if you know what age group and or genre you want to write maybe you should check popular books from that category. and you can still read Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and learn things even if the writing so isn't perfect because no book is perfect. however don't bother in Fifty Shades of Grey because I know I have not read it but I have seen Snippets and it is very very badly written but it is a glorified fanfiction so that's probably why. Life if you want to write ya or children's book maybe check Hunger Games or Harry Potter but if you want to write an adult fantasy you look at Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. and that would be a good place to start but you can also read books from outside your genre and I'll recommend it so you can maybe get some good ideas to make yours stand out or find common flaws in the genre that you might not have noticed. Or it could help you find out what your readers would expect your book to be like when they open it. but even if you're not the best reader you should push yourself to read more and get better because then your writing will also improve.
@alliebenson4653
@alliebenson4653 6 жыл бұрын
Some great examples of fantasy books you should read to get a feel for different styles: - The Belgariad series (David Eddings) - great fantasy series that you can really get your teeth into with some brilliant characters and worldbuilding. - LoTR - a masterclass in worldbuilding, fantastic grasp of language and vocabulary, and depth. It gets criticised for things that we are advised to steer clear from such as 'infodumping' but I would argue that they are still wonderful novels in their own right. - Harry Potter - more contemporary style, becomes darker and more adult as it goes along, and a great example of a series in which all the seeds of the story are planted throughout the books and come together at the end; great humour as well which is always good to read. - Anything by Neil Gaiman - I particularly loved Stardust but across all his work, he has a unique and kind of dreamlike style of writing which is a nice contrast. - Brandon Sanderson and obviously George R. R. Martin are popular fantasy writers but they are hardcore fantasy so maybe start with something lighter and work your way up to these ridiculous tomes of books. Authors in general who have different styles you can read: - Terry Pratchett - classic fantasy author. - Margaret Mahy - 'The Changeover' is honestly my favourite book in the world and has prose so good that your heart will sing. - Robin McKinley - try 'The Blue Sword'. - C.S. Lewis (more childlike I know but still different and classic) - Roald Dahl ('Danny, the Champion of the World' is a good read) - Hilary Mantel - she can be a bit of an acquired taste but writes beautiful and clever prose - Eoin Colfer - he's more sci-fi but he has a great contemporary style and writes some really wacky and unique stories with a great grasp of humour. Depends what you're into but unless you read and try out different authors and styles, you'll never know!! And don't fall into the trap of skim-reading a book, even if you enjoy it, because you'll miss the nuances of the story and as a writer you won't be able to appreciate or analyse their writing voice. Hope you find some treasures :)
@amorahschultze3781
@amorahschultze3781 6 жыл бұрын
une hermine au bord de l'eau I agree. Lolita is a good example - it’s stumbling and meandering narrative reflects Humbert’s desire to come off as a timid and demure man who only wanted to indulge in his poor fantasies, which is perfectly depicting his manipulative, borderline psychotic personality. Writing with purpose is probably the best way. Think - why would a character speak like this? What is he purpose of including setting or background? What inflections might affect how the voice of the character sees a place? Are they optimistic or pessimistic, and how would that affect the tone? These are questions to begin with. Just imagine the protagonist is the one writing the novel, and then show how their perspective would leak onto the page.
@OzPsych0
@OzPsych0 6 жыл бұрын
I can follow all the tips you mentioned except for one: Must read a lot. Don't mistake what I mean though, I can read perfectly fine. The problem is I fall asleep very, very quickly. I've googled it and followed tips given but I still fall asleep, I still love to write however. I feel that with all the tips I've seen/heard I'm wasting my time. I'm questioning if it's worth pursuing this dream anymore.
@jasonrios697
@jasonrios697 5 жыл бұрын
OzPsych0 I do the same thing... I thought I was the only one.
@WordMatters
@WordMatters 5 жыл бұрын
That was really helpful information!
@kerrykingcreates
@kerrykingcreates 4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@Robeeh2
@Robeeh2 8 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you x
@parkerworth
@parkerworth 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful
@AlGuitar111
@AlGuitar111 5 жыл бұрын
This was good.
@TheKeithvidz
@TheKeithvidz 5 жыл бұрын
I wrote tons of fiction. Bread and butter. My series of shorts _The Hardest_ has a mostly dark tone but in 1st or 3rd person.
@jennyt777
@jennyt777 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice! Use what works for you. Ive tried the outline and while it does help, I think I am a pantser. But Im trying to go by my outline then fill in the gaps with my characters POV. I let them tell the story. Now I am FAR from stitching it all together. I have notes ALL OVER THE PLACE. My plan is to put it all down in one spot... Soon. My struggle is what publishing software to use to complete my book. I have a Mac and I don’t even know how to use it. How sad is that? My notes Are on my phone and written by hand in a notebook. Somebody help me....
@10Vernonplace
@10Vernonplace 4 жыл бұрын
Binge Watching Ellen Brock
@darelljackson4132
@darelljackson4132 7 жыл бұрын
I've been reading alot of Father Brown (G.K. Chesterton) lately since collecting ALL his short stories within one book. I love Father Brown but I want to read more full novels. Any suggestions anyone?
@konradinkochling1996
@konradinkochling1996 6 жыл бұрын
Mhh... some writers really did sit down and did it in one rush : Kafka with "Das Urteil" (The judgement), written in 8 Hours and I think with some work of Bukowski it was simular. However, it's for the most of the writers true I guess and Thank you for the input ;)
@notanotherusernameugh
@notanotherusernameugh 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ellen, just discovered your channel and very interested to learn how you became a freelance editor, this is something I’ve recently started thinking about a lot and would love to hear how you got into this!
@AngelinaWerner0
@AngelinaWerner0 8 жыл бұрын
I would love to know a bit more about foreshadowing and how much is enough so certain scenes don't seem like a deus ex machina. I struggle with finding that balance, and sometimes my plot twists feel unimpressive and expected.
@ghitapaints91
@ghitapaints91 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@theGENERALlee00
@theGENERALlee00 8 жыл бұрын
how do you go about describing places like my city is a mix of american and japanese culture but its a fantasy story so those country's don't exist in that world so it would be out of place for him to call it as such but i still need to use words or examples that my readers will understand
@Padruig9
@Padruig9 3 жыл бұрын
Do audiobooks count for reading? I never have time to actually sit down with a book, so I do it while I drive.
@willtheone9
@willtheone9 7 жыл бұрын
good tips thank you
@nicholibaldron8171
@nicholibaldron8171 8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, and well laid out!
@cjpreach
@cjpreach 5 жыл бұрын
Another Home Run, Ellen.
@malhalewell6846
@malhalewell6846 6 жыл бұрын
I always say “I’m writing this way...” or “I’m using this word...” because I’m trying to set the tone. My mom doesn’t get it.
@sanghitadey8475
@sanghitadey8475 Жыл бұрын
I have 7 important characters. Two villains (who have same goals but they aren't in great terms) , one antagonist, one protagonist, one victim and his love interest, one confidant. My problem is I want to hide one villain's intention, but don't know how.
@amberhartzog9851
@amberhartzog9851 6 жыл бұрын
Do you have any suggestions for writing better children's books?
@kairon156
@kairon156 6 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it's me but at the beginning of some of your videos there's a scratch sound from my speakers.
@IceRiver1020
@IceRiver1020 6 жыл бұрын
I've done both first person and third person limited, but I have a harder time writing through the eyes of a fictional character as if I am them, it just doesn't feel right, so I usually write in third person limited.
@winterwillow8440
@winterwillow8440 5 жыл бұрын
What books do you recommend for improving writing skills? For the basics, to write clear, clean sentences using proper grammar & usage. There are so many books out there I’m having trouble choosing the right ones.
@ERIF2003
@ERIF2003 4 жыл бұрын
How Not to write A novel (i cant remember the author name. It has a gun and a cat on the cover)
@milestrombley1466
@milestrombley1466 7 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect.
@nopra3899
@nopra3899 6 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of writing a manga, should I apply the same advice? (Sorry, my English is bad)
@uoniskhan9641
@uoniskhan9641 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheAndres7777
@TheAndres7777 5 жыл бұрын
Hello, Thanks for your videos. They are very usefull. Cuestion: ¿What other KZbin channel, blog or books would you recomended me to follow? Thanks again! :-)
@tropetrinitytrilogy8533
@tropetrinitytrilogy8533 8 жыл бұрын
I was wondering when writing in first person you should also make your voice reflect the character's voice he said that it doesn't see dis conjointed some things I would actually say, right?
@michaelpelegrino7936
@michaelpelegrino7936 6 жыл бұрын
Your writing his voice.
@gainesdominique
@gainesdominique 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@mothermegladon
@mothermegladon 6 жыл бұрын
Can tone depend on the scene? I don't want to have an ominous tone while writing romantic scenes or happy scenes.
@ERIF2003
@ERIF2003 4 жыл бұрын
Think of it as how you are telling the story. The way I think about it, is ligit how if you are speaking the narrative to someone. So if you read your narrative out, that might help to find the tone you want to use.
@55djaki
@55djaki 7 жыл бұрын
Do you think that your novel can have more than one tone? I'm writing a science fiction novel and some chapters are comedic and some aren't. I want to cut the tension sometimes with comedy but not every scene can be funny. Do you think that's ok or will it seem inconsistent?
@allafields7667
@allafields7667 7 жыл бұрын
I wonder why Jane Austen is widely read even though it's passive voice. Aren't there any instances where passive voice is acceptable?
@teganmartin8751
@teganmartin8751 6 жыл бұрын
Katie S from my experience passive voice often sounds clunky and just not quite right, but there are definitely passages where it is appropriate. The tough thing is knowing when and where it works. I’m not sure if there are hard and fast rules about where you can and cannot write in a passive voice, but from experience sometimes it just seems to work really well. I think it just comes down to the context and what you are trying to convey.
@samsamyalkeim9253
@samsamyalkeim9253 8 жыл бұрын
Why can't you have multiple voices?
7 жыл бұрын
Samsam Yalkeim I think you do have them but it depends on what kind of a story you're writing
@appletreepear
@appletreepear 7 жыл бұрын
If you have them unintentionally and without purpose, it would just come off as inconsistent, I think. But you could do something like a narrator getting slowly more paranoid, multiple narrators (e.g. a story told by stereotypical authors of different genres, possibly telling the same story but revealing shocking info the others missed out and changing the genre), by having multiple stories woven together (some meta textual literary novel's probably already done this), etc. There are no rules! :D
@jennyt777
@jennyt777 6 жыл бұрын
I feel like the characters steer the tone. When I write in that person’s POV, introduce that character and let it flow. I
@Legendary_Detective-Wobbuffet
@Legendary_Detective-Wobbuffet 5 жыл бұрын
Cause schizophrenia is sad.
@trapsavvy312
@trapsavvy312 6 жыл бұрын
The ONLY way to write a first novel or story is, First, you slam out the story and push through it to the end. You edit it, and edit it, once you have it PERFECT, exactly how you want it. You take it and immediately throw it in the trash. Then you sit down and start your first novel.
@LaMortesAbyss
@LaMortesAbyss 8 жыл бұрын
I'm starting a story with a monologue as a prologue. Do I put it in quotation marks, or italics?
@trackyjon-jonandjimmymoop274
@trackyjon-jonandjimmymoop274 8 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't expend a lot of time focused on the prologue unless you're well into the story. Some people don't read prologues at all, and if it is necessary information for the reader, it should probably be in the book proper. That being said, Italics are generally used for thoughts, so if the character is reflecting use italics. If the character is speaking to an audience, use quotations. Of course this is all preference. Cormac McCarthy's The Road has very little punctuation, no quotation marks at all, but works. Either way you choose, the key is to be consistent.
@LaMortesAbyss
@LaMortesAbyss 8 жыл бұрын
It's just a quick childhood reflection told to another character. But I think it's vital to the initial perception of the story. Thanks, James. Quotations it is.
@laristokrato106
@laristokrato106 8 жыл бұрын
A bit out of topic, but is there a good editing software out there which provides good tools and shortcuts that you would recommend? You mentioned in an earlier video the idea of editing all of an/each individual character's dialogue, which sounds like an interesting approach, so i was wondering whether there's some implement that might help with the process.
@EllenBrock
@EllenBrock 8 жыл бұрын
The only software I'm aware of is Scrivener. I haven't personally used any other specialty software. I would just use the "find" feature on Word to search for the character's name. Not a perfect or easy way of going about it, but effective enough. Hope this helps!
@trackyjon-jonandjimmymoop274
@trackyjon-jonandjimmymoop274 8 жыл бұрын
For editing you can use a program like Grammarly, but there's little that trumps a good writing group.
@Nika_cheers
@Nika_cheers 8 жыл бұрын
I love yWriter. It's not only for editing, but it's free so you can just try it out once. There's lots of options like adding characters, locations and items to specific scenes so it's easier to navigate during the editing process:)
@amipop1108
@amipop1108 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning yWriter! I just downloaded it and it's great!
@laristokrato106
@laristokrato106 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll give those a look.
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