It's been a long while since posting here and communicating. I appreciate that Tommy Orange quote and yours as well about voice.
I'm listening and reading mine recently (and trying to decide). Twisting but also juggling two protagonist POVs in something new), always a doubt-filled endeavor.
I'm sure I will hear about your latest title to appear (March?) and looking forward.
What a great post, Martha. Finding one's voice is so important, and it can happen at 4 or 20 or 68. I like your advice to your students, to just write. Sit there and write. That advice implies letting go of "being" something to someone else, and just being oneself.
Writing prompt: “I twisted and pulled myself free and could finally breathe again."
Yes, I agree, at any age! And also it can change, and that's fine/ great too. Love what you did with the writing prompt. Wish I'd thought of that! (I might steal it...!)
Hi Martha,
It's been a long while since posting here and communicating. I appreciate that Tommy Orange quote and yours as well about voice.
I'm listening and reading mine recently (and trying to decide). Twisting but also juggling two protagonist POVs in something new), always a doubt-filled endeavor.
I'm sure I will hear about your latest title to appear (March?) and looking forward.
Best, Chris
What a great post, Martha. Finding one's voice is so important, and it can happen at 4 or 20 or 68. I like your advice to your students, to just write. Sit there and write. That advice implies letting go of "being" something to someone else, and just being oneself.
Writing prompt: “I twisted and pulled myself free and could finally breathe again."
Yes, I agree, at any age! And also it can change, and that's fine/ great too. Love what you did with the writing prompt. Wish I'd thought of that! (I might steal it...!)
Thanks about the writing prompt, and sure thing - steal it! 😁 I would be honored if you did so!
I'll let you know if I do!
Best definition of ‘voice’ I’ve ever heard. Thanks, Martha. Thanks much for sharing