The concept of “voice” has long been employed and executed by novelists. Alongside elements like narrative and character, the personality of a piece of writing is organic in fiction. When the category of memoir burgeoned, voice became a natural trait of these works as well. Much more recently have writers, critics, booksellers and others in the trade sincerely begun to place value in the role of voice in nonfiction, a genre traditionally based in research, footnotes and bibliography, without an iota of the author’s disposition shining through. Our presenters share how they deal in facts, but simultaneously impart their identities in their work.

Presenters: Bianca Bosker, Zoe Schlanger

Moderator: Hollye Jacobs

Bianca Bosker is no longer able to attend this session.