According to the recent data by Google, there are millions of writers in this world. Yes, writers market are blooming as the industry and technology emerge. But among millions of writers, what do you need to do to make yourself unique?
Writing style!
Yes, anyone can write, but your writing style makes you stand out.
“Oh, this piece is written by Amy”.
“This copy sounds like it is written by Jon”.
People around you should know to differentiate your writing style from others. If so, you won!
This makes you special and brings you more clients.
But how do you discover your writing voice and style? Let’s get to know about it!
Writing Style
The writing style is all about the choice of words and structure of the content you follow. It also depends on who you’re writing for!
5 ways to Develop and Acquire Your Writing Style
Read, Read and Read:
–Reading widely exposes you to different writing styles and techniques
-Read various genres, authors, and writing formats to get a broad understanding of writing styles.
-Look for other writers writing that inspires you.
-Read marketing emails daily. Spend 1 hour to read your marketing emails. (Make sure you’ve subscribed to the right marketing emails)
Unique Storyline:
Your writing should be intriguing to your target audience. Make it more interesting!
Okay! But how?
Start your intro with storytelling, people love stories. And if it is informational content, add real facts and data to entice the curiosity of your audience.
Experiment with Different Writings:
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different writing styles. Keep reading other authors/writers’ work and try writing in different genres, formats, and voices to see what works for you. This can help you identify your unique writing style.
Be More Specific with Details:
Make the characters and its description more detail-oriented which will make your storyline more strong and unique. Try to include subtle movements (gestures/actions) that add significant emotional impact to the story. These movements can be used to convey a character’s emotions, thoughts, or motivations, and can help readers to better understand and connect with the characters and their experiences.
Edit and Revise your Writing:
Editing and revising your writing can help you refine your writing style. Read your writing critically and identify areas for improvement. Focus on sentence structure, vocabulary, and overall tone to ensure your writing is clear, concise, and engaging. Make sure your vocabulary is simple and accessible to everyone so that readers of all ages can easily understand your work.
Final Thoughts
Above all, writing regularly is important for improving your writing skills and developing your unique writing style. Start by writing short pieces and gradually increase the word count.
Tip: Always start or end with your unique perspectives. This works most of the time.
Happy writing!