11 good reasons to develop a distinguishable writing voice
unlike specializing, developing opinions, crafting a point of view and building a vibe is an iterative, generative process - once you start trying out your voice there’s a feedback loop that helps you develop your voice and strengthen your point of view.
tomcritchlow.com • Rejecting Specialization
VOICE IS MORE THAN JUST WORDS It can be. How. You say it. It can be your punky attitude. Your irreverence. Your pithiness. Your long-form brilliance. But voice can take other forms than just words. It could be the photos you choose. The illustrations you pick. The colours you choose for your newsletters. It could be your sheer energy to do one a da
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The goal of a voice is to speak not with objective authority but with subjective curiosity.
Mary Karr • The Art of Memoir
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Jane Flanagandigitalsisco.comA writer’s voice is the combination of passion, personality, and people. It’s communication in a way that is both personally fulfilling and relevant to your audience. It’s meaningful and marketable.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
In authentic voice happens for a few reasons:
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- You read a lot of someone else’s writing and absorb their style.
- You project expertise or experience you don't actually have.
- You try to "write smart:" you use words like "plethora" or “myriad.” If you don’t use those words in conversation, don't use them in your writing. It's fraudulent voice.
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