Tone, Voice, and Mood: Not Just for Angsty Teens

So often, agents, editors, and well-meaning critique partners or beta readers provide vague feedback along the lines of “the voice on this piece doesn’t feel genuine,” or “this doesn’t strike the right tone,” without any specifics to back up their statements, as if knowledge of tone, mood, and voice is built into a writer’s DNA. In this craft-based session, the panelists define these ambiguous concepts using concrete examples, allowing writers to revise their work in a deeper way.