How She Talks

Mariko Tamaki is a woman in her 40’s noted for her ability to capture the teenage voice in her work in fiction and graphic novels.  In this workshop, Mariko invites participants to explore the fertile ground of “talk.”  How does a writer go about creating an “authentic” voice?  What are the component parts of a character’s speech?  Where does a voice come from and what are the many functions it can play in literature?

This workshop will be useful for young adults.