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04.11
12:35
The best writers tend to have a very defined voice — you notice it immediately when you read stuff they’ve written. It makes their work easily identifiable even without having to look up the author of the piece.
27
08.10
11:15
When writing cover letters and application essays, the voice and style you employ matter a lot in creating intrigue among your prospective employers. Anyone can write words that follow a format. It takes someone who know themselves well enough to allow their own voice and style to shine through in writing.
04
02.10
5:02
Many writers start out mimicking the style of their favorite authors when they write. Some, on the other hand, immediately manage to find their own voice very young in their careers. Regardless of how they began, most who stick with their craft eventually mature to develop their own styles.
02
12.09
5:50
Sure, it’s important to develop your own voice in writing. However, where do you think this all-original “soul” will come from? Before the bird can fly, it must learn to flap its wings by watching other birds do it. The same holds true for you and your writing.
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11.09
9:18
Even seasoned writers can struggle with the first person point of view. After all, it’s a tricky voice that lends itself easily to misuse.