Episode 81 - Finding Your Writing Voice

In this episode, Pete and Laura head over to The Writers' Room to chat about the question – how do you find your voice as a writer?

Section One: THE WRITERS’ ROOM. In this section, we explore writing problems and struggles by answering your questions.

What is the writer’s ‘voice?’ Voice in writing refers to the unique perspective, tone, and style of a piece of writing. The personality of the writing can help to make a piece of writing more interesting and engaging for the reader.

The one key truth in finding your ‘voice’ as a writer is to start with one truth! Be yourself.

Section Two: PERSONAL PROJECTS. In this section, we share what we’ve been working on.

Pete blasts the trumpets as he finishes and submits for editing his next book. It’s a radical departure from a memoir. This is a ‘How To’ non-fiction book called:

‘I Just Want To Say A Few Words.’ The Ultimate Eulogy Writing Toolkit – A Simple and Easy Step-by-Step Guide How To Write A Eulogy for A Loved One, Friend or Colleague.

Laura explains more about her process of designing the cover for the second in the series of Everyday Storytellers and commits to typing 2022 on the date published!

Pete gets excited thinking about his next projects and Laura tries to guide his enthusiasm about which to do next. There are five ideas on the table.

• A book about empathy.
• A short ebook called - How To Live Forever - Digitally that is.
• A book about - How Can You Make Your Life memorable?
• A collection of Short Travel Stories.
• The Madeira Project. An adventure in the making!

Do you have any thoughts? Email us at info@derbyshirewritingschool.com

Section Three: LESSONS LEARNED. In this section, we share what we are learning about writing and publishing, as it never stops!

Both Pete and Laura muse on the reality that everything takes longer than you think when writing a book.

Section Four: BOOK UPDATE. In this section, we share interesting book recommendations, articles, or ideas to help you on your writing journey.

Pete has been reading – Thom Wheeler – The Way A River Went.
Laura is just beginning – Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke

Section Five: WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DERBYSHIRE WRITING SCHOOL THIS WEEK? - How are we building the business this week?

Beginning a new time with Derbyshire Writing School, Charlotte has joined the team as an intern. Laura celebrates the success of the recent creative writing retreat in Buxton.

Section Six: PERSONAL UPDATES - In this section, we share what’s new with us!

Pete is exploring the world of AI with new writing tools, and Laura is looking forward to Christmas!