Blogsign One of the wonderful features of blogging is the experience of finding your own voice. I am finding that the more I blog the more I get comfortable with the whole experience and the platform. I’ve also been working on not being so technical and analytical about my writing – allowing my true personality and passion to start emerging. It’s a journey that takes patience and commitment.
When I think about why I subscribe to various blogs, I find that it’s not only that the author has something interesting or compelling to say. I have also discovered these things are also important to me:
1. The author is writing on topics I like or want to learn more about
2. It’s not always what they say but how they say it – how they deliver the message
3. The author gets the point across succinctly and the posts are well-written
4. It’s entertaining – makes me laugh – makes me think or ask questions or want to make a comment
We all have a voice! It may take a little while to trust the process and find it however. Here are a couple of tips for you to ponder as you find your voice:
* Write for yourself first – write 20 posts and watch how your voice starts to emerge and develop
* Blog like you are in a room full of friends, having a conversation, catching up on the news, latest events
* Write in stream of consciousness – just start and let it flow
* Share your opinions and ideas; be candid
* It takes a while to develop your voice – have patience and don’t quit – just do it!
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