Writing Excuses 7.18: Discovering your Voice

James Artimus Owen joined us in front of the live audience at LTUE in February where he was the Guest of Honor. He wanted to talk with us about "voice," and specifically how to find yours. We talk about the paradox -- voice is critical, but new authors who focus how to develop theirs often end up flubbing it. Each of us gives examples from our own work, and the result is (hopefully) encouraging. You can find your own voice, and if you focus on learning the tools of good writing that discovery is going to come quite naturally. The magic lies in recognizing it. But we have more to offer than just platitudes. There are plenty of tips and tricks contained herein, so have a nice, long listen or two. The Cookie That Can Only Be Baked In My Brain: A meme originally baked in the brain of the inimitable R. Stevens. Here, then, is the chocolate chip of credit where it is due.