Finding Your Writing Style: Embrace Your Unique Voice – Written by Isha Popat

It sure is a difficult task, trying to figure out who you are, and not just on the surface level, but really as a person. What do you want to be in life? What do you want to leave behind? Who is your role model? These are all important questions that one must answer as they embark on the path of figuring out who it is that they are, and what it is that one will do in their beautiful life that they can only live once. 

One of the best ways to understand your perspective is by exploring different styles of writing and understanding what fits best with you. As you read and explore, take note of what it is that sticks with you, and what it is that motivates you. Then you must experiment with different writing techniques and see what really expresses who you are as a person, as you want this to be very authentic and original.

Don’t be afraid to be different, as oftentimes the best authors are those who step outside the normal and into the abnormal. If it is really difficult for you to find your voice, start by imitating the voice of the authors that you admire, one will surely stick with you then, and you can then flourish from that starting point. Feedback is also of great importance, once you think that your writing is set, make sure that you get multiple perspectives on your work, so that you can make sure that your work really is the best. Don’t be disappointed when you receive constructive criticism and at the same time don’t immediately listen to others' ideas. Take the perspectives in, and then make the final decision yourself, as you know your writing, and you know what will truly be beneficial. Now without further thinking, go out there and figure out who you are, because I am sure that you will be the next great success in the literary world.

This blog post was written by Isha Popat.