The Importance of Finding Your Author Voice // EP 072

Ever wondered what makes your writing sound like you? Not sure whether your voice needs more development or just more confidence? In this episode of Soul & Story, Sara and Cindy dig in deep about finding your author voice: what it really is, how it differs from style, tone, and genre, and how Sara discovered and grew her own. Sara shares practical ways to hear your voice, from recording yourself telling a story to rewriting a scene from another genre, explains why the things you leave unsaid matter as much as what's on the page, and offers one simple step you can take this week to grow more confident in the way you tell a story. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Soul & Story 01:38 What is author voice? 02:51 Sara's voice: warm, light humor, a touch of sarcasm 04:43 Are writers born with a voice? 06:13 Voice vs. style, tone, and genre 07:23 Practical steps to discover your voice 10:02 What critique groups and shared prompts reveal 11:16 How Sara's voice has grown 13:05 Resist the urge to explain 14:06 Jane Austen, Dickens, and today's deep point of view 15:41 What to listen for when you read aloud 16:49 Does your voice need development or confidence? 17:49 One thing to do this week 19:03 Thank you and farewell RESOURCES MENTIONED Voice: The Secret Power of Great Writing by James Scott Bell ==== Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a?video=laebITlCGQM Listen to it in audio format for FREE:    • Hope In Cripple Creek (Cripple Creek Serie...   ==== GET MORE: Don't forget to subscribe! Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/ Get a FREE novella ebook at https://www.saraturnquist.com/list?vi... Check out Sara's store at https://store.saraturnquist.com and grab some cool merch! Follow me on Facebook:   / authorsararturnquist   Got questions or suggestions for future topics? Drop ‘em in the comments! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist