In Episode 8 of Novel Beginnings, hosts Di and Tim explore the art of finding authorial voice, delving into the influences that shape it, from literary inspirations to personal experiences. Reflecting on Ira Glass's insightful quote about taste, they navigate the delicate balance between aspiration and execution in writing. In understanding how voice translates any artistic medium, they prompt the question "what do you want your readers to walk away with?" as a way to define their own voice, inviting writers to contemplate the essence they wish to imprint upon their audience.