{"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: PKV.1582971730.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Edgerton, Leslie\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: It's been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wear—creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51579570553119,"sku":"PKV.1582971730.A","price":2.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/1582971730-0.jpg?v=1769620083","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/finding-your-voice-how-to-put-personality-in-your-writing","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}