Terry Tempest Williams, in her book "When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice," delves into the essential qualities needed to express oneself. She emphasizes that having a voice requires a foundation of courage, anger, and love. These emotions fuel the desire to communicate and connect with others, highlighting the importance of both speaking and being heard in the human experience.

Williams reflects on her own journey of self-expression, noting that she has engaged in a long dialogue with herself through her journals. This private practice of writing demonstrates how inner conversations are vital for developing one's voice, suggesting that personal reflection is crucial for articulating thoughts and feelings effectively to the world.