Think
about it - when you’re having a heated discussion with someone – you stop at a
point and say something like, “I realize you didn’t say I have two left feet
when I dance and I even look ridiculous, but your voice – the way you said and
your expression implied it.”
How
your characters speaks, his/her diction, shares a lot with your reader. You inflict voice when your characters
speak. It’s not only diction, attitude,
POV, and dialog but it’s also speech, thoughts, and descriptions. This is what we call our character’s voice.
Accents
whether national or regional give a character a distinct voice. Consider the timeframe you’re writing and
realize you can add flavor to your story with your character’s voice. Be careful not to add too much dialect or
accent. A reader shouldn’t stumble over
dialog. This is a situation where less is more.
“I’m
beholden to ya, mister. She’s a mighty
fine lookin’ filly.”
That
works to some degree, just make sure every line isn’t loaded with heavy dialect
or accent.
One
last thing is be sure to know your dialect or accents. Readers are extremely critical when it’s
incorrect or difficult to translate. If
done with a fine hand, dialog enriches your character’s voice and brings your
story alive - making your characters believable.
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