What is a Mentor in Literature? The classic mentor is a wise and learned older person who takes the protagonist under his wing. He or she has usually been in the place or situation the protagonist is now. The Mentor ‘knows the ropes.’ If the main character is in […]
Learning the Craft: Finding your Voice
What is the writer’s voice? It is that special magic that agents and publishers look for. The literary agent, Rachel Gardner, defines the writer’s voice like this: “Your writer’s voice is the expression of YOU on the page.” It is the essence of the author and reflects the writer’s personality, […]