![]() I blame English professors-and textbooks, most of which are horrible.They make people think they have to have some fancy literary voice if they want to be taken seriously.īut be honest. No one wants to read complicated, dense writing. Or, they think they have to “sound smart” for readers to perceive them as smart. This is a subset of the first problem, but I’m highlighting it here because it’s something I see all the time.Īuthors often try to use fancy words or complicated sentence structure because they think that’s how writing is “supposed” to sound. Let your unique point of view come through. If you want to publish a good book, stop trying to live up to other good books. And it only takes readers a minute to catch on when someone isn’t being real with them. There’s nothing authentic about a copycat. They stand out because they’ve let their authentic voice come through in their writing. ![]() If you speak to them clearly, honestly, and authentically, you’ll have a strong voice.Ĭhances are, you like the Authors you like because they stayed true to themselves. Give readers what they want: your knowledge, in your words. If they thought someone else could do it better, they would have bought their book instead. ![]() They picked up your book because they thought you could help them solve their problems. You have to be yourself because that’s who readers want to engage with. I don’t care how great a writer they are or how much you like their book. One of the biggest writing mistakes is when people try to emulate someone else’s writing. To be clear, these aren’t tips for “finding your voice.” They’re tips for remembering you already have one. If you find yourself in this camp, there are 6 things you can do to get yourself back on track. Your voice is already part of you, but if you’re like most people, you’re probably more comfortable speaking in your voice than writing in it. No matter what your style is, you’ll have a consistent voice that shines through. It’s either geared toward persuading the reader, explaining something to the reader, telling the reader a story, or describing something to the reader. Style is about how you approach the reader. In any conversation, on any given day, you’re using your natural voice. To be clear, your “voice” is different from your writing style. David’s writing is emphatic, and it makes you want to keep reading. His sentences are short and direct (except for that last sentence, where he uses repetition to make a point). ![]() His tone is more serious, but it’s still friendly. But it still feels like you’re having a conversation with him. In every town, in every country, all over the world, millions roam the streets, dead-eyed as zombies, addicted to comfort, embracing a victim’s mentality and unaware of their true potential.ĭavid’s voice is totally different from Tiffany’s. Do you know who you really are and what you’re capable of? I’m sure you think so, but just because you believe something doesn’t make it true. ![]()
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