I read something interesting some months back about how a
writer can develop their voice. (I
just wish I could remember who wrote it and where I found it.)
The writer said that they develop their voice by choosing an
author whose voice they admire and then copying down by hand a few pages of
that author’s best work. They said
this gets the rhythm and the diction and style of the author more deeply into
their consciousness.
I don’t think this is about turning into a chameleon. I think this is about widening
the range of tone a writer can access.
It gives you the ability to create characters that have their own
distinct style. That’s pretty
powerful.
I can remember once after reading Pride and Prejudice to my grandma, I went and wrote in my journal
and found Austen’s diction flowing out my pen. Rather fun.
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