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Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. We have put together this list of 155 words to help you describe an author's tone.
What is tone?

Tone refers to an author's use of words and writing style to convey his or her attitude towards a topic.

What the author feels about the subject is often defined as the tone. What the reader feels is known as the mood.
[Suggested reading: 140 Words To Describe Mood In Fiction]
Tip: Don't confuse tone with . Voice can be explained as the author's personality expressed in writing.

Tone (attitude) and voice (personality) create a writing style.

You may not be able to alter your personality but you can adjust your attitude. This gives you ways to create writing that affects your audience's mood. (Click here for examples of tone in a story.)

The mechanics of tone

Tone is conveyed through diction (choice and use of words and phrases), viewpoint, syntax (grammar; how you put words and phrases together), and level of formality. It is the way you express yourself in speech or writing.

How do you find the correct tone?

You can usually find a tone by asking these three questions:

1. Why am I writing this?

2. Who is my intended audience?

3. What do I want the reader to learn, understand, or think about?

In formal writing, your tone should be clear, concise, confident, and courteous. The writing level should be sophisticated, but not pretentious.

In creative writing, your tone is more subjective, but you should always aim to communicate clearly. sometimes determines the tone.

155 Words To Describe An Author's Tone

Helpful Tip:Finding the correct tone is a matter of practice. Try to write for different audiences. Even if you only want to write novels, it is an apprenticeship of sorts. Write press releases. Write opinion pieces. Write interviews. Write copy. Write a business plan.

The more you write, the better you will become at infusing your work with the nuances needed to create the perfect book.

Top Tip: Find out more about our online courses and workbooks in our shop.

by Amanda Patterson

© Amanda Patterson

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