What is Tone In Writing?

Have you ever written a story that fell flat?
It might be missing the power of Tone.
The right Tone is crucial to any story helping to convey your message emotionally - the best way to engage your readers.
But what exactly is Tone?
Why does it matter?
And how do you use it effectively?
That’s what you’ll learn in this video.
This video discusses:
[0:54] What is Tone in writing?
[1:44] How to set the right Tone
[1:49] 1. Know your purpose
[1:58] 2. Decide how you want your reader to feel
[2:14] 3. Choose the best way to convey emotion
[2:37] What are some of the various Tones?
[2:41] Examples of various Tones
[3:35] The Road Not Taken
[4:39] The Old Man and the Sea
[6:30] The Horse and His Boy
[7:41] How to develop Tone
[7:51] 1. Remember your audience
[8:12] 2. Layer in details
[8:42] 3. Inject Conflict
[9:02] Strengthen your story with the right Tone
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[@GoinBand2]

I was writing my third cozy mystery and I was having an incredibly difficult time doing it. My mother was dying of dementia and indeed, passed one month later. A couple of weeks later I got COVID. I decided to just stop and rest, give myself time to grieve and time to heal. When I came back to my writing I wrote my mother into my novel and the tone changed dramatically. My husband said it was the best writing I had ever done.

[@exceptionalhistory1955]

This is a really good point. I don't think I've heard it put into words this clearly before.

[@terrydaniels9126]

Love it. No tears writer no tears reader .thanks.jerry

[@frankelkjr8041]

The examples and simplicity of this was extremely clear and most helpful.

[@snowman4821]

I find it hard to write in different tones, i think. They are all quite similar. This does definitely help! I appreciate your channel so much. You word things so clearly and the examples you give are gold.

[@LamarMohamedHusseinFouad-bp2ci]

a tip i do is i create a character and put their physical and personality traits and i crate a voice for them then i write it helps i am 12

[@law022456]

Jerry, I thoroughly enjoy your teaching approach to writing. I wish you had been a professor in my literature classes in college. It may have laid the keystone to a writing career many years ago. Thanks for the continued encouragement to those of us who enjoy the written word.

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[@thepianoman9947]

Your videos are great. You keep it simple and to the point.

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Mr. Jenkins, I just wanna say you, Abbie Emmons, Jenna Moreci, Jerry Jenkins, and the rest of my favorite authors and youtubers have helped and inspired me so much. Love y'all great writing mentors so much 💗

[@Sbannmarie]

Good to see you here Jerry!

[@spicysaucyvegan]

I just found you yesterday and I am so excited with everything you have to share. Thank you!

[@sheon33w18]

thank you, it is such a helpful point you made to write as if your conversing over a cup of coffee with a friend. that i think will really help me out as I am writing my first book and I am having trouble sticking to a tone.

[@maggiekerr3319]

I've heard about writing for years, heard many people talk about tone but you explain it in a way that makes all the sense in the world and the pieces fall into place. Thank you.

[@StingaB1]

Thank you for sharing this! It means a lot.

[@AuthorChaquandaFoxx]

Very helpful! I look to become even better with my writing.

[@sheilawarren4223]

I’m a new children’s author and some of this may not apply but I adore you! For a successful author you are a magnificent speaker ❤

[@OlettaLiano]

Thanks for the great tips on Tone, Jerry. It's much appreciated.

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I just found your channel and it's been a big help and inspiration. I noticed it's been 6 months since you uploaded last I hope you and your loved ones are doing well.

[@brie3063]

Thank you so much for this video. So many things to think about now

[@terrystrong9787]

These videos are a great class in writing

[@olgathehandmaid]

These lessons are so new to me, I know my writing is going to flourish under your guidance and generous information! I wasn't building on a solid enough foundation until now!!

[@charlievankesteren8756]

Thank you so much, great presentation.

[@janetsingperry5834]

Thank for you this video. I am editing my manuscript and it is invaluable to learn these lessons from you. Your voice comes across as encouraging and very helpful. I appreciate it.

[@aaronchapa1117]

Thank you Jerry! Hope you’re doing well.

[@kamilla1960]

Thank you Jerry!

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Thanks for all your content!

[@gillianlonergan7872]

Just so useful. I am finding all these lessons so to the point. Thank you

[@twan688]

Thanks for the new video Jerry!

[@martinbraude]

Thank you Jerry. I really value all your advice. God bless.

[@ascensionwalkies]

thank you Jerry. Great clarity on tone.

[@caseyzimba9935]

As always, advice that I can understand well. Thanks so much.

[@elinornerenberg560]

Thank you for a simple approach on tone.

[@mageprometheus]

Thank you. Another note in Obsidian on writing. I read "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" as a young boy and it's never left me, always triggering my goose bumps.

[@freelycommon]

Love the videos Jerry, can you do one on what makes a quality Prologue and what it should include? I'm an aspiring writer working on my first novel and I thoroughly enjoy your videos but I've never done it before.

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Thank you for your videos!

[@cathydrummond9869]

Very helpful and informative. Thanks.

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Thank you!😀

[@SentientSoup]

As an aspiring writer I really appreciate all of your advice. Thank you. I hope you are well.

[@rayroz-justforfun354]

So good! it make me understand what tone i need to my story. Thanks a lot!

[@lindal9885]

Thank you for excellent examples of "tone!" Also enjoyed seeing the vintage typewriters on your bookshelves. I imagine you learned to type on manual typewriters in high-school like me! There was one Selectric in the room!

[@travlkar1]

Good for thought. Thanks, Jerry

[@Joe-243]

I Love the left behind series

[@user-mr1mn2yh1y]

Well, that was informational. Thank you.

[@tomaria100]

Thanks, Jerry!

[@bradp7327]

Thanks for giving what schools charge big bucks for. May the Lord bless you and your family.

[@RaniNazz]

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[@larrybone4065]

Really good. Great suggestions of what to do. There is still so much to be created in the writer's head but these suggestions give tools for navigating along the path of one's story.

[@Reese33591]

Great info thanks

[@BrutalSnuggles]

I haven't watched this video, it's only your latest. I've just recently found your stuff and to be honest if I'd recognized you're name I never would have watched you. So glad I did though, I'm not done yet but I'm 12k words into what I imagine as a 100k word manuscript, thank you so much for the wisdom and encouragement

[@asanctifiedlife]

Great information!

[@akioasakura3624]

Thank you once more mr Jenkins. Thank you so much for not using music too, I find it annoying. And sir, could you pls do a video about writing a fight or battle?

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Thanks!

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Amazing Stuff!

[@clint_oreilly]

Well noted :)

[@happyeddy2314]

Merci!

[@cowgirljane6976]

On my next rewrite I will be pondering tone to analyze whether I am using it to my and my reader's advantage.

[@melanienaidoo775]

Thank you jerry

[@bonniebeingbonnie001]

Voice Vs. Tone

[@1MeowNow]

thx

[@juanstudios2290]

I am just 12 years, but I wrote more than 30 stories

[@sangitamangal8079]

RIP jerry . u were an inspiring author. may your soul rest in peace.

[@GreenDre]

What do you mean by that!

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😢WHAT THE FU... NO WAY

[@mattiOTX]

Im not sure how to write the tone in my book because growing up I read the bible a lot. I ended up writing my story to follow that. It's almost a religious piece but the tone shifts as the changes in people in the story shift including character growth.

[@bradp7327]

Jerry, did you get Left Behind from the C.S. Lewis passage?

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Sir is it mandatory to write professional screenplays using a screenwriting software or I can do that directly by using MICROSOFT WORD maintaining the format of writing a professional screenplay.

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Jerry iam a slow learner. I don't know much about punctuation in writing. I love to write but I only use periods. When I write. Is there any help for punctuation.

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I'm writing a Book right now Called Gods Country its a Modern day civil war Based in the United states. I have noticed that the quality or the amount of details I am puting into the actions has gone down making it less interesting to read, are there any tips on how I can make it so that does not happen. Also how do I make good Dialouge that I fits into the storyline and the scene I would be writing.

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How about sarcasm

[@LamarMohamedHusseinFouad-bp2ci]

@NovelistJerryJenkins i want to publish books i am 12 as of this year but i barley show my friends should i publish ?? a tip i do is i create a character and put their physical and personality traits and i crate a voice for them then i write

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