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Discovering and embracing your writing style
There’s a moment every writer reaches — whether scribbling in a notebook or staring at a blinking cursor — when the question hits: Is this really me?
Am I writing what I truly want to say… or what I think I should?
That moment is where your journey to finding your voice begins.
Your writing voice isn’t something you invent — it’s something you uncover. It’s already there, shaped by your thoughts, rhythms, beliefs, and quirks. And when you write authentically, readers don’t just understand your words — they feel them.
Here’s how to discover and embrace the most powerful tool you already have: your voice.
1. Write Like You Speak (But Sharpened)
Authentic writing starts with honesty. Not forced polish.
Start by writing the way you talk — not how you think a “real” writer should sound. Let your sentences carry your natural tone. Use expressions you actually use. Break the rules if it makes the piece feel more alive.
Then, refine it.
Authenticity isn’t a free pass for rambling — it’s crafted clarity. Think of it as your spoken voice, tidied up for the page.
2. Stop Comparing. Start Noticing.
We’re all influenced by the writers we admire — and that’s not a bad thing. But beware the trap of imitation. If you try to sound like someone else, you risk diluting what makes your voice yours.
Instead, notice what draws you in:
- Do you love lyrical prose or punchy minimalism?
- Do you lean into humour, or write with quiet intensity?
- Are you more storyteller or thinker?
Pay attention to the styles you admire. Then ask: How would I say this in my own way?
3. Write Regularly — Even When It’s Messy
Voice emerges through repetition.
The more you write, the more natural your voice becomes. Journals, blog posts, letters, emails — it all counts. Over time, patterns surface. You’ll start to recognise phrases, pacing, and perspectives that feel undeniably yours.
And yes, much of it will be messy. That’s not a flaw — it’s part of the process. Voice doesn’t appear in a single draft. It strengthens with every sentence.
4. Be Brave Enough to Be Personal
Authenticity means showing up on the page. Not as a perfect version of yourself — but as someone real.
That could mean sharing a personal story, a doubt, a truth that scares you a little. When you write from a place of honesty, readers lean in. Vulnerability builds connection — and connection is what voice is really about.
5. Trust Your Reader (And Yourself)
You don’t need to explain everything. You don’t need to sound “impressive.” And you certainly don’t need to be anyone else.
What you need is trust:
- Trust that your story matters.
- Trust that your reader is intelligent and empathetic.
And most importantly, trust that your voice — even if it’s quiet, unconventional, or still evolving — is enough.
Final Thoughts: Your Voice Is Your Superpower
Finding your voice is less about “becoming a writer” and more about becoming yourself.
It takes time. It takes courage. And it’s worth every awkward draft and discarded paragraph.
So write like no one’s watching. Then share it with the world anyway.
And if you’re looking for writing that’s honest, thoughtful, and bold — stories told in voices that linger — visit chanthology.com.
We celebrate authentic voices and the people behind them. Maybe yours is next.