Writing Voice Intensive in Reading, MA | Writers' Collaborative
A Voice of Your Own
Voice isn't always instinctual. It can be deliberately crafted through word choice, sentence rhythm, narrative distance. In this intensive, we explore strategies to develop voice in writing.
- Format
- Intensive
- Length
- One session. Six hours, lunch provided.
- Where
- In person, Reading, MA
- Tuition
- $225
Description
In this intensive, we explore the underlying components of voice: word choice, sentence rhythm, syntax, narrative distance, and more. We then analyze writing to uncover the “voice choices” within and learn writing strategies to craft a consistent, deliberate voice in our own projects.
Upcoming Sessions
Registration closes 48 hours before a session begins.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM ET
Reading, MA
Open
RegisterSaturday, November 21, 2026
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET
Reading, MA
Open
RegisterWe add new dates regularly. Additional dates for Fall and Winter 2026 will be announced soon.
Session Breakdown
Two lessons, three exercises, and a workshop component. Lunch included and provided on-site.
Arrival and Opening Writing Exercise
We open the session with a brief writing exercise.
Introductions and Initial Thoughts
Our opening discussion on voice.
Lesson One: What Is Voice Made Of?
The building blocks, broken into components you can point at on a page: word choice, sentence rhythm, syntax, narrative distance, and more. We analyze writing to uncover the “voice choices” within in order to learn how voice is deliberately constructed.
Exercise One: Voice Profile
You'll analyze your initial writing exercise for underlying “voice choices”, then rewrite the piece making choices deliberately rather than by default.
Lunch
On site, provided.
Lesson Two: How Is Voice Conveyed?
Consistency, control, and techniques for maintaining voice across an entire project.
Exercise Two: Borrowed Voice
You'll choose a sample passage and keep writing where it leaves off, matching its voice as closely as you can.
Workshop
Small groups. You'll read each other's pieces and analyze them for “voice choices.”
Exercise Three: A Voice of Your Own
A final prompt, in your own voice, using everything you’ve learned to keep the choices deliberate and consistent across the whole piece.
Beyond the Intensive
Further reading, your resource packet, and a closing question and answer.
Session content and sequence may vary.
What You'll Leave With
- ✓ An understanding of the fundamental elements of voice
- ✓ A disciplined approach toward crafting voice
- ✓ A resource packet with further reading and exercises
Before You Register
What to bring, how registration works, and our cancellation policy.
What to Bring
Nothing needed. You're welcome to bring something to write with and take notes.
Who It's For
Any writer at any stage, in any genre. Whether you're just starting out or have been writing for years, this is for you.
Registration
48 Hours Ahead
Registration closes 48 hours before the session starts. Register using the button in Upcoming Sessions above. Members and non-members register the same way; the only difference is that members receive 20% off.
Cancellations
What Happens If a Session Can't Run
Unfortunately, we sometimes need to cancel due to extreme weather or insufficient enrollment. When a cancellation is necessary, we'll notify you.
- ✓ You'll be credited the amount toward another course or intensive at a comparable price.
- ✓ If it was canceled due to insufficient enrollment, you may request a refund instead.
If you need to cancel a session you've registered for, let us know and we'll issue a credit toward another offering of comparable value.
Membership
Members Receive 20% Off
Writers' Collaborative members receive 20% off every course and intensive, along with workspace access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, every writing group, and all our weekly programming.
Not sure if this intensive is for you? Give us a call at (781) 663-2800 or email info@writersclc.com. We're happy to discuss with you.