In the vast world of writing, the quest for a unique voice is a journey every writer embarks on. Anne Janzer’s "The Writer’s Voice: Techniques for Tuning Your Tone and Style" serves as a companion for this exploration, blending practical exercises with insightful theory to help writers cultivate their distinctive sound on the page. Structured as a twelve-week writing course, Janzer's book is designed to guide writers through a transformative process. Each week delves into specific aspects of voice, divided into two main sections: The Scribe and The Muse. The Scribe represents our analytical side, focusing on technique and structure, while The Muse taps into our creative impulses. This dual approach ensures that writers not only understand the mechanics of voice but also embrace their individuality.

From fiction to nonfiction, Janzer’s guidance is applicable across genres. These lessons can enhance various writing styles, including academic writing and copywriting. This versatility makes "The Writer’s Voice" not just a resource for those looking to hone their literary craft but also for professionals aiming to refine their brand or voice in a competitive landscape.

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The author does a marvelous job of depicting the craft and strategies, but this works best at a collegiate level where readers have more context for various styles of writing.

A superbly practical course for anyone wanting to explore their writing voice and improve it. This is a treasure trove of advice and exercises for writers of any genre, much to be recommended.

Very insightful and inspiring. Helpful for writers who want to find their voice. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

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The author had a great voice snd unique style, and she had plenty of advice I hadn't heard already while still nanagung to keep it fresh.

I would have preferred to have more time with the book as I do love to give back and take in the advice, but I'm just greatful to have had the oppertunity to read this.

I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to work on their writing style. Young ir old, beginner or professional.

Fantastic

The Writers’ Voice offers valuable exercises for new and experienced writers alike. This book is designed as 12 weekly lessons, but that isn’t the only way to go through it. For example, I read it as I was editing the manuscript for my fourth book, and I appreciated Ann Janzer’s reminders about word choice. There are dozens of ideas that writers can return to when they need a boost or inspiration. I intend to revisit exercises that I didn’t have time to do. All writers can continue to improve their voice to communicate more effectively, and this book is a fantastic resource.

If there's a writer who hasn't read this book, they should, This is a terrific book that gives a lot of inspiration as well as practical how-to in the writing ballgame.

As per usual, Anne breaks down the writing process into easily understood and applicable terms. I really appreciated the exercises that went along with the lessons. Didn't get much of a chance this time around to work on the exercises but this likely a book I will come back to time and time again. I'll surely have plenty of more chances to work in depth with it.

For those of us who love to write, this is a fun book. Twelve weeks of exercises to practice and improve, while away hours with practice in perfect notebooks purchased only for the purpose of the exercises found within “The Writer’s Voice”. As a teacher, I think there are some practice tools that I can adapt for classroom use, but I do not think I could get 150 ninth-graders through twelve weeks of voice. Maybe I am wrong. I don’t know that I would be willing ti try it right now.

For me, though- I am hoping there are other books forthcoming. I think they would be a welcome guide for writing improvement.

The Writer's Voice is a great resource guide and workbook to hone your tone and voice in your writing. It's divided into 12 weeks/chapters, and takes you through different aspects on how to make your writing uniquely yours. Lots of great tips here, and the exercises included in each section are really helpful. This is a helpful resource for writers of all types!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this advanced review copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review on the book!

What does it mean to fine tune your writing voice? Anne Janzer brings a fresh perspective in her book, “The Writer’s Voice.” I thoroughly enjoyed this read and the exercises and examples she included. I highly recommend this book to all writers!

3.5 stars. Simply put, this is a workbook specifically focusing on Voice that applies to many genres and writing purposes such as branding and ghostwriting. It is divided into 12 parts for 12 weeks by two major factors—six weeks for The Scribe and six weeks for The Muse.

The Scribe is author's term to explain about our critical and technical side, while The Muse is our inner creativity. To me, The Muse part still has The Scribe feel to it, with detailed prompts and exercises. So this book is perfect for 'plotters' or writers who prefers and work best with structured plans. For intuitive writers, the rich instructions can be used as checklists to discover whether our work is already on the right track or still need improvement especially in the nitty gritty of word choice, sentence and paragraph flow, punctuation, all that jazz.

The Writer's Voice also addresses the word 'writer' in broader terms, so it includes nonfiction, academic, even copywriting. I didn't realize at first that 'brand' here is not only for writing advertisement but also for branding ourselves as writers. I am particularly curious about fancy/folksy exercise and the email (tone) ones, those sounds like a lot of fun! Another fascinating thing I found is what the author called Servant Authorship, that I believe is close to Genre Expectation in fiction. While the content is mostly educational and feels like a writing course labwork, it also honors writer's intention, emotion, and readership, with a bit of personal experience stories and friendly pep talks, which I appreciate.

I too want to appreciate /the voice/ of the author that is not too formal, and not unpleasantly informal either. It's right on the sweet spot in the middle. I really enjoyed the footnotes, by the way! Voice is rarely discussed in writing environment so this book is a breath of fresh air and I did gain some meaningful and useful insights. If you are a seasoned writer or already familiar with writing and want to up your game in writing style, try practicing with this book.

(The author is also kind enough to provide extra materials like printables and quiz on her websites! Be sure to check them out 😀)

This was my first book by Anne Janzer, and I was not disappointed. I look forward to working my way through the unique exercises!

I think this is the third book I've read by Anne Janzer, and this is a book you’re going to want to read at least twice, or at least I know I am. I read this straight through over a few days, but now I need to go back and read it as it envisioned/structured as a 12 week course with each week focused on different aspects/techniques to develop your ‘writing voice’. But even then it’s split up a bit more. During the first six weeks the focus is on outer voice and the last six weeks focus on inner voice. The book is loaded with solid advice, and I have little doubt I’ll find myself referring back to much of it again and again. Thanks so much to Cuesta Park Consulting and NetGalley for the chance to read and review an eARC.

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The Writer's Voice by Anne Janzer is more than just a book, it's a workbook filled with practical advice and helpful exercises that allows the reader to both absorb and implement the wisdom found within the pages. I learned so much. Highly recommend!!

Anne Janzer's "The Writer's Voice" lives up to the high standards set by her previous guides. Much like her previous works, this book is concise, lucid, and immediately actionable. Even as a seasoned writer, I found myself learning a great deal from the insightful content, often wishing I had access to such valuable guidance earlier in my writing journey to avoid common pitfalls.

I wholeheartedly recommend "The Writer's Voice" to writers of both fiction and nonfiction genres. This guide is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to harness and fine-tune their unique writing voice. The exercises, practical advice, and illustrative examples provided within its pages are nothing short of excellent.

Having received a copy of this book, I can attest that my opinions are entirely my own and unbiased. "The Writer's Voice" is a must-read for writers seeking to communicate with their audience in the most compelling and authentic way possible. It's a gem of a guide that will undoubtedly elevate your writing skills and help you craft your best work yet.

Very helpful. Explored topics in an easy to understand and clear way. I appreciate the author's advice. I plan to put it to use with my own writing! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This workbook supports writers with revising their work, with an aim at a better writer’s voice. The structure of the book is concise and offers step by step examples. There are many helpful tip’s including questions to ask and things to observe in your writing. It was easy to follow and a great reference for any writer.

Don't be fooled by the tiny word count. The Writer's Voice: Techniques for Tuning Your Tone and Style by Anne Janzer packs a punch. I found so many valuable exercises I'd never come across in other writing books. Practices that made me slow down, move words around and think about my vocabulary. From punctuation to sentence rhythm - nothing is off-limit.

This is definitely a workbook. Each chapter is based on a week's worth of exercises, centered around a theme. And I love that they're not just thinking exercises, but you have to physically move words around or play with structure. It's so active, it doesn't feel like editing at all. Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to review this eARC in exchange for my honest review on the book!

The Writer's Voice is a writing reference book by Anne Janzer that is a quick and easy read. The most important thing in writing is establishing a writer's voice. Often, a review of a writer's writing will say that the person didn't connect with the writer's voice or they loved the writer's voice. So finding your voice when delivery a story is incredibly important to connect with readers. This is a great beginner book but to be used with more descriptive books.
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