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Not having the voice is the same as having nothing

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Naomi K
Jun 04, 2015
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I'm working on the synopsis for my next book. I have a decent idea of the main character and conflict and the plot, but I don't quite have the voice yet.

Which means I have nothing.

The voice is really the key to everything. I also don't believe it's possible to have a voice and not have a central conflict. For me, 'having the voice' means the character i…

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