In my current WIP novel the voice of my character is very lyrical, and the sentences flow with persistent and consistent alliteration and even rhyming. I attribute it to a lifetime of listening to hip hop music, which is a trait I've imbued into the character.
Because of the voice it often takes me a while to get into the rhythm when working on it, but when it clicks it's an awesome, sublime feeling.
Oh, that's lovely! By creating this character who listens to hip hop music, you've also woven in a reason for the alliteration and rhyming in the prose.
I really love this post. There is so much to consider in this. The inner language, the rhythm of language, the rhythms of revision. (Re-rhythming?) A lifetime of learning how to see, hear, feel, think and write. Your post is the crest of this wave I’m learning to ride, or learning to allow myself to be carried by…or both…thank you for writing it…
So grateful this newsletter exists. I love it. Thank you. This was a beautiful read. So many stunning sentences.
Thank you! You've made my day!
In my current WIP novel the voice of my character is very lyrical, and the sentences flow with persistent and consistent alliteration and even rhyming. I attribute it to a lifetime of listening to hip hop music, which is a trait I've imbued into the character.
Because of the voice it often takes me a while to get into the rhythm when working on it, but when it clicks it's an awesome, sublime feeling.
Oh, that's lovely! By creating this character who listens to hip hop music, you've also woven in a reason for the alliteration and rhyming in the prose.
This sounds like it will be a fantastic read!
Thanks, David! I love the voice in this one. It's a darkly comedic novel that I think is really working. Now, just need to finish it!
Let me know when you do. It just keeps sounding more and more intriguing!
Will do! It's getting close (62K/75K). I'm just taking a short research pause to make sure the plot doesn't unravel in the final act.
That would be rough. Happy working!!
Very inspiring Nina- thank you!
Sweetness is flowing! Thank you.
Wonderful read, thank you 🙏
Thank you for reading it!
This is inspiring, thank you.
I'm so glad!
I really love this post. There is so much to consider in this. The inner language, the rhythm of language, the rhythms of revision. (Re-rhythming?) A lifetime of learning how to see, hear, feel, think and write. Your post is the crest of this wave I’m learning to ride, or learning to allow myself to be carried by…or both…thank you for writing it…