Books Quote by Erica Jong

It's too easy to unconsciously echo another novelist's voice while reading fiction, a habit of mimicry I probably picked up as a musician.

— Greg Iles

Im not one of those authors who claims to hear voices in my head or let the characters speak through me, whatever that might…

— Robin Wasserman

Writers have to have a knack for listening. I need to be able to hear what is being said to me by the voices…

— Jeanette Winterson

Training readers to expect a voice or subject matter from me would interfere with the reinvention I crave. At the same time, I feel…

— Jennifer Egan

Finding a voice that your readers will enjoy is largely a matter of taste. Saying that isn't much help-taste is a quality so intangible…

— William Zinsser

When I write characters, I need to hear their voice. As soon as I get them speaking, and I feel how they use language,…

— Dana Spiotta

I listen to the timbre of the music, and I fit my voice to blend with that timbre.

— Julia Holter

I have a particular style of writing and my voice sounds a particular way, which lends itself to a certain style.

— Brooke Fraser

I'm not one of those authors who claims to hear voices in my head or 'let the characters speak through me,' whatever that might…

— Robin Wasserman

“We get our voice from the voices of others. Read promiscuously. Imitate, copy, but become your own voice.”

— Colum McCann

Write relentlessly, until you find your voice. Then, use it.

— David Sedaris

Having a voice unlike another means you've "found yourself" as a writer.

— Lee Klein