Where to Find Your Writing „Voice”

Summary

The article "Where to Find Your Writing 'Voice'" provides humorous and practical advice on developing a unique writing style.

Abstract

The author of the article humorously claims expertise in finding one's writing "voice," drawing on a wide range of experiences from watching "The Voice" in various countries to hearing voices in their head. The piece suggests that in the modern, crowded literary landscape, having a distinct voice is more important than ever, even surpassing the traditional notion of a writing style. The author offers several creative methods to discover this voice, such as playing with words, reading writings out loud, and even looking for inspiration in the acoustic properties of the shower. The article concludes with a philosophical note, quoting Nietzsche on the soft-spoken nature of beauty.

Opinions

The author believes that watching various versions of "The Voice" and even hearing voices in their head has given them insight into the concept of a writing voice.
They argue that the term "writing style" has become outdated and that having a unique voice is crucial for writers to be noticed and heard.
The author suggests that reading one's work aloud can be a powerful tool in developing a writing voice, potentially leading to opportunities in content creation like YouTube or podcasting.
They mention a scientific finding that one's voice sounds better in the shower, implying that this environment could inspire a writer's voice and create content that attracts a following.
The article ends with a quote from Nietzsche, indicating the author's belief that true beauty in writing is subtle and resonates only with the most attentive readers.

Where to Find Your Writing „Voice”

Let me tell you I’m a bit of an expert on the matter. I’ve watched episodes from: “The Voice”, “The Voice UK”, “The Voice of Poland”, “The Voice: La plus belle voix” and “La voz Chile”. My dog has been listening to the voice of his master for several years now. And I regularly hear voices in my head.

I’m a modern Joan of Arc! The blogger of the future past came and instructed me to share its message with all of you. Like any great pieces of advice, they come in a list.

Play with the words

As paradoxical as it may read, having a voice in one’s writing is a thing. I can hear you mumbling in my head: “What happened to “writing style”? Did the word fall out of fashion?” Yes, it did! Even if Bukowski wrote that “Style is the answer to everything.” In our ever so crowded world, if you want to be read (heard), you need to have a voice.

Read them out loud

Whatever your writings, read them out loud. Do it in front of a camera and become a YouTuber! Do it in front of a mic and become a podcaster. Do it in the middle of the street and become a guest in the closest asylum to your house.

Look in the shower

It’s scientifically proven, under the shower, your voice is deeper, richer, on pitch, and everything else. That’s why it should be the first place to look for your writing “voice”. Anyway, it will be an opportunity to make some of these “artsy” pictures that attract aesthete (followers) like Pepsi attracts Coca-Cola.

Last words

For all the unread writers out there, may you find comfort in the words of Nietzsche: “The voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls.”