In writing in a specific chapter VOICE MUST BE CONSISTENT
Let me define what is voice in writing
- Voice is built in accordance with tone. Voice is the one who the readers hear in your story and tone is the way in which you are doing. They are distinct ideas but they are interrelated because if you set up a good voice, tone follows. It is where the perspective of the story will come from and setting up a clear voice is crucial.
This has an important effect in such a way the readers will get a clear point on what you are trying to talk about. Voice will tell the readers the character's perspective and the tone that you will use will either give them an attachment or intense hatred. In simple terms, the tone is the attitude of the voice.
As you can already point out, voice is the driver of every chapter when you are making a novel.
This tip talks about how to write a consistent voice but what will happen if you didn't apply this small detail in writing?
A MESS.
It all will be a mess. If you didn't set up on whom will the worldview will be applied then what would you expect?
Setting up the voice will show how unique you are as a writer. The way you drive your character's fate will have an impact on your readers and to your progress as a novice (or not)
How can you be consistent in setting up the voice?
First, ask yourself a question on "Why am I doing this specific chapter?"
What is the goal of that certain chapter? Is it to unveil a secret? To tighten some bond? What do you intend to show?
Second, Naming.
This also can be applied even in Third POVs. You need to name who will be the voice, whose voice will show, whose voice will create the identity of the chapter.
Third, be creative in how the character should sound.
Here is an example of a character's voice
'God knows I tried my best to learn the ways of this world, even had inklings we could be glorious; but after all that's happened, the inkles ain't easy anymore. I mean–what kind of fucken life is this?' (p. 1)
– DBC Pierre, Vernon God Little, 2003
Pierre is trying to point out a pessimistic voice of a disaffected teenager. Showing how sarcastic he is in this specific line.
I hope I made some points clear.
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