Tag Archives: Voice

The Stubborn Nonconformist

Posted on July 19, 2026 by knlistman

I recall developing my own secret codes as a ten year old. At first I just moved letters from one position to another in the alphabet–an easy to break code. Then I decided that the letters would move depending on … Continue reading →

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The writer’s voice

Posted on September 6, 2013 by knlistman

When people speak they produce many different signals that the audience can interpret: facial expressions, gestures, and timbre of voice can add to the meaning of the words, or reverse them. For example, a person saying “Good job!” in a … Continue reading →

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