Finding Your Story's Voice - Module 4

Whether you write fiction, creative nonfiction, or screenplays, one of the most important aspects in engaging your readers is your story’s voice. But what even is “voice”? Why does Stephen King sound completely different than Jane Austin? And how exactly does a writer connect to the right voice for their story? In this four part recorded lecture Trai Cartwright will break down this crucial craft element into its components, and then give you a step-by-step guide for engaging your own voice!

Trai Cartwright, MFA is a 30-year entertainment industry veteran and creative writing specialist. While in Los Angeles for 15 years, she was a screenwriter, independent film producer, and story consultant and development executive for HBO and other movie studios. After moving to Colorado in 2009, she taught and built writing curriculum for several colleges, and currently teaches creative writing, screenwriting, and producing for University of Denver’s low-residency master’s program, writers groups, conferences and cons, and one-on-one as a development and story editor. Trai works with all kinds of writers in every genre and will be teaching at two of KC’s colleges starting this fall.

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After viewing, join us at the 2024 Writers Conference on Friday, November 15th!