Workshop
Finding Your Voice
with Michael Stewart

Friday 11 April 2025
10.00am - 12noon; £20/£15 (places limited)

Central Library, 555 Silbury Blvd,
Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3HL​

​​

We often hear people talking about a writer's voice, but what exactly do we mean when we discuss this? Is it always the same voice and how does it relate to style? Can you develop your voice or is it bestowed upon you? And how important is a writer's voice to the reception of the work itself?

​

In this two-hour workshop, we will look at a range of critically acclaimed texts and analyse voice and style. Then we will turn to practical exercises that will help you find, develop and hone your writing by focusing on expression, tone, attitude, viewpoint, choice of language, craft and technique.

 

About Michael Stewart

Michael Stewart is the author of four novels: King Crow (winner of the Guardian’s Not-the-Booker Award, selected as a recommended read for World Book Night); Café Assassin; Ill Will: The Untold Story of Heathcliff (optioned by Kudos Films) and Black Wood Women; two short story collections: Mr Jolly and Four Letter Words; two poetry collections: Couples and The Dogs; and a hybrid memoir: Walking the Invisible: Following in the Brontës’ Footsteps. He has written for theatre, radio and television.

​

 He is also the creator of the Brontë Stones project, four monumental stones situated in the landscape between the birthplace and the parsonage, inscribed with poems by Kate Bush, Carol Ann Duffy, Jeannette Winterson and Jackie Kay.

More about Michael:

​