Why Viewpoint Character Voice Is So Much More Than "Voicey" Writing

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Hey, y’all—

Sprinking dialogue with a few pet words and a funny quirk or two falls far short of what’s needed to create a distinctive, recognizable voice for a viewpoint character.

Pour yourself a cuppa, and let’s talk about viewpoint voice.

1. Dos and Don’ts for Writing Viewpoint Voice “One of the problems I sometimes see as an editor, is that the text…