Monday, March 10, 2025

Journaling to Improve Your Voice

We know, as writers, that voice is probably the most important quality of our writing. But, regrettably, it is the hardest aspect to understand, develop and explain. Some say it can't be learned, but I disagree.

Thankfully, we have tools and resources at our disposal to help us with our writing. We can correct our grammar and spelling by using Spell-checker, we can learn about point-of-view, plot, setting, tone, character development and other elements of writing by reading books and blogs on writing. Read books in and outside of your preferred genre. Read different authors. How is their voice distinct?

But, developing a unique voice requires work. Start journaling, write down your thoughts, what haunts you, what excites you, be honest in your writing, feel your feelings, read your work out loud, pay attention to dialogue, word choice and arrangement.

Closing thoughts: read more, write more.

https://scriptmag.com/features/what-it-is-writers-voice-and-why-cultivating-your-unique-voice-important

by Angela Bourassa

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/how-do-i-find-my-voice-in-writing

by Robert Lee Brewer



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