In this episode, we listen for the sound of honey in the air. We explore the "mellifluous" quality of the human voice—from Paul McCartney to the sophisticated villain—and why the most dangerous words are often the ones that are easiest to hear.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Seduction of the Smooth: Why a mellifluous voice is the ultimate mask for sirens and swindlers.
Prose as Music: How to use "liquid consonants" like m, l, r, and s to create a continuous breath in your writing, ensuring your reader slides through your descriptions rather than stumbling over them.
Are you using honeyed words to soften your reader's suspicion, or are you looking for the squeaky hinges in your dialogue to add a drop of flow?
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