Recording: Demystifying Voice with Henry Neff
This webinar operates on two basic principles: The first is that writing with voice is not some divine gift reserved for a select few; it is a skill available to all. The second is that any skill—no matter how nuanced or nebulous—can be nurtured and improved. With these principles in mind, this webinar will take a pragmatic approach to voice development. We will demystify voice by breaking down its core components and analyze examples from famous works to make these elements—and their effects—perfectly clear. Next, participants will do some exercises to assess not only their particular skillsets but also their voice-related goals and preferences. And finally, we will discuss strategies to sharpen these skills, identify areas where they can be applied, and discuss practical approaches for doing so. The result? Better writing and (more importantly) better storytelling!
This webinar operates on two basic principles: The first is that writing with voice is not some divine gift reserved for a select few; it is a skill available to all. The second is that any skill—no matter how nuanced or nebulous—can be nurtured and improved. With these principles in mind, this webinar will take a pragmatic approach to voice development. We will demystify voice by breaking down its core components and analyze examples from famous works to make these elements—and their effects—perfectly clear. Next, participants will do some exercises to assess not only their particular skillsets but also their voice-related goals and preferences. And finally, we will discuss strategies to sharpen these skills, identify areas where they can be applied, and discuss practical approaches for doing so. The result? Better writing and (more importantly) better storytelling!
This webinar operates on two basic principles: The first is that writing with voice is not some divine gift reserved for a select few; it is a skill available to all. The second is that any skill—no matter how nuanced or nebulous—can be nurtured and improved. With these principles in mind, this webinar will take a pragmatic approach to voice development. We will demystify voice by breaking down its core components and analyze examples from famous works to make these elements—and their effects—perfectly clear. Next, participants will do some exercises to assess not only their particular skillsets but also their voice-related goals and preferences. And finally, we will discuss strategies to sharpen these skills, identify areas where they can be applied, and discuss practical approaches for doing so. The result? Better writing and (more importantly) better storytelling!