{"product_id":"finding-your-voice-how-to-put-personality-in-your-writing","title":"Finding Your Voice: How to Put Personality in Your Writing","description":"Find your voice–and make your writing sing!\n\u0026amp;break;\u0026amp;break;You know a great literary \"voice\" when you hear it: David Sedaris' humorous cynicism. Elmore Leonard's weary, smart-mouthed dialogue. Nick Hornby's simple yet imaginative descriptions. It's the kind of writing you should aspire to, right?\n\u0026amp;break;\u0026amp;break;Well...not quite. Each of these authors found success in part by developing their own unique voice: a writing style that helped define - and throw the spotlight on - their work.\n\u0026amp;break;\u0026amp;break;Now Les Edgerton shows you how to develop a voice of your own, one that rises above the literary din because of its individuality, not in spite of it!\n\u0026amp;break;\u0026amp;break;Inside, he provides guidelines, advice and dozens of exercises for recognizing and developing a natural style that will make your characters, stories and dialogue better and more memorable. You'll learn: \u0026amp;break;\u0026amp;break; How to make any piece you write unmistakably yours and yours alone\u0026amp;break; What agents and editors really think about using your own voice\u0026amp;break; How to write better by ignoring the rules\u0026amp;break; The keys to getting your voice and personality on the page\u0026amp;break; How to get back the unique voice you may have lost by trying to write like someone else\u0026amp;break;\u0026amp;break;Whether you write fiction, non-fiction or poetry, Finding Your Voice is a must for your personal library. Let's face it - editors, agents and readers all want to read something fresh and new. By finding your voice, you'll be giving them exactly what they want!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1582971730\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.1582971730.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Les Edgerton\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46089973530801,"sku":"RDV.1582971730.A","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/1582971730-0.jpg?v=1754327690","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/finding-your-voice-how-to-put-personality-in-your-writing","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}