Your Voice Matters
When you read, you hear the narrative in your head. The voice you hear won’t be the idealised version of your own – you know the one you hear in … Continued
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The Magic 8
I’ve edited all sorts of books. And I’ve dealt with all sorts of authors. Like any good editor, I’ve had to adjust my approach depending on what and who I’m … Continued
YOU Be YOU
You sit down to write, your hands hovering over your keyboard. The day’s events tumble around in your head – issues and responsibilities that demand attention. A small voice tries … Continued
Editing Attitudes to Live By
In our last blog, we offered a 10-step process for revision if you were a writer. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at it from the other … Continued
How I Used the Busybird Creative Fellowship: Angus Watson
When I applied for the Busybird Creative Fellowship, I had just finished the first draft of my novel. I didn’t know much about styles, grammar, or even the industry. But … Continued
What Goes in the Pot …
Sitting outside the Busybird Studio are two bits of signage (right) – one is a placard of the business; the second is a chalkboard, which we use to spruik upcoming … Continued
Voice.
So what is ‘voice’ in writing? Google it and you’ll find any number of definitions. This is what Wikipedia has to say: The writer’s voice is the individual writing style … Continued