My first two books, I was very close to my main character…
“My first two books, I was very close to my main character, stuck inside their head. And then with 'Arrogance,' I broke into many different voices. I introduce many different characters, and that helped me to develop a confidence to move between different characters, between different voices.”
About This Quote
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Exploring multiple narrative voices builds confidence and flexibility in storytelling.
In simple terms: Multiple voices boost confidence.
Practice writing from varied perspectives.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- novel drafting
- character workshops
- creative exercises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can varied voices be balanced?
- When does voice multiplicity hinder clarity?
Overreliance on many voices can dilute narrative focus.