Hey there, Word Nerds. Welcome to this week's episode of DIY MFA Radio. Today I'm talking to Steven Rowley, the author of the novel LILY AND THE OCTOPUS about an important topic in writing: the author's voice.

There are so many different voices that authors have to sift through when writing, from authorial voice to character voice to the critical voices that try to hold you back. Steven and I talk about how to differentiate between the voices, how to find what is useful for you, and how to shed what is weighing you down.

In this episode Steven and I discuss:

• Working through hard emotions via writing.
• Articulating the distinct voices of different characters in a story.
• "Finding" your authorial voice.
• Protecting yourself from the voices in your own head.
• What to read when you need to replenish the well.

Plus, Steven's #1 tip for writers. About the Author:

Steven Rowley has worked as a freelance writer, alternative weekly newspaper columnist, and screenwriter. Originally from Portland, Maine, he is a graduate of Emerson College and currently lives in Los Angeles. For more information about Steven and his ongoing projects, check out his website, or follow him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/114