Finding Your Writing Style

If you’ve never considered yourself much of a writer to begin with, here are a few tips and tricks to help you discover your own writing style. This is something you will continue to develop over time, but should feel very comfortable for you.

• Try writing like you talk
• Include phrases and synonyms that excite YOU
• Practice writing the first thing that comes to your mind and edit from there

Try writing like you talk

If it helps, you can literally record yourself talking and then type it out afterwards. Your writing doesn’t have to be the perfect English-lit style anymore these days. People often relate to a unique, conversational style – so don’t hesitate to use your own voice.

One tool you always have with each of these tips, is to edit on your second go-around. Talk and type, and then go back through and trim some of the fat if you find that you’re just a bit wordy when you talk. Or maybe you still use the word “like” too much.

Include phrases and synonyms that excite YOU

Maybe I compare a good ad to a juicy double cheeseburger. That’s language that speaks to me. For you it might be how writing good sales copy invigorates you like that outdoor run after a heavy rain. If this kind of stuff doesn’t speak to you at all? Skip it. Write things straight and business-like.

Main thing is: if you love it, it will shine!

Practice writing the first thing that comes to your mind

This is fantastic if you’re new to writing, or you’re experiencing a bit of writer’s block. Most of us have been there on a day when we’ve fleshed out an hour to write, yet can’t think of a thing to say.

Start writing the words you see in your mind – no worries if what was supposed to be a dandy article on SEO sounds more like you renting a limo for your next trip to Disney World. Rewriting is easier than writing, and once you’ve got words on the page it’ll be much easier to edit them into something valuable.

In closing, don’t be concerned if finding your writing style takes a little time. The more you write, the more you’ll get to know your style, and the better friends you will become.