Nathan Bransford - The Forums

Hi everyone Among Us Online

I am in the process of writing my first novel manuscript, but I am having a big problem: keeping my voice and style consistent from start to finish. Sometimes I find the voice leans towards detailed description, other times it leans towards fast-paced, rapid-fire dialogue. This makes me worry that when readers approach it, they will find it disjointed and lacking coherence.

I have tried a few ways, such as:

• Reread and edit immediately after writing each chapter.

• Take notes on the "tone" of the characters and the atmosphere of the scene.

• Compare the newly written paragraph with previous chapters.

But it is still not really effective.

I would like to ask those of you with experience:

• How can I practice or control my voice better when writing long works?

• Are there any supporting tools (such as software, checklists, or rereading techniques) that you find useful?

• Is it a good thing that the tone changes slightly as the story progresses, or is it necessary to maintain absolute consistency?

I would love to hear from everyone, especially those who have completed or published novels.

Thank you, everyone!