The Voice! No it’s Not a Reality Show...But You’ll Want to Find It!
One of the many pieces of advice I’ve learned while reading “How To” posts here by seasoned bloggers was to write in your own voice.
Now.. what the heck does that mean? For many here, it seems to come 
naturally. You can read their post and come away with a feel for who they are.
My BARFF Roger Mucci is one who does just that. Read what he writes, and he’ll readily admit it’s often about nothing, and you feel as if you’ve just had a conversation with him. And, having met Roger in person and spoken to him on the phone, I can tell you this...what you read is what he is.
We write these posts for people to read. And, if we’re lucky, those who read what we write will like it well enough to follow us or subscribe to our blogs. Otherwise... why go through all of this??
Writing in your own voice means be yourself. “Speak” to us as if we were talking over a cup of coffee (or adult beverage). If you tend to be more formal in your everyday speak then write that way.
If you tend to speak in a more casual or off the cuff manner, then write in that tone. Obviously there will be times when a more formal tone is necessary or when you need to lighten it up a bit.
Two things to remember regardless of your type of voice:
1. Casual, formal and all points in between..... grammar and spelling do count. Your blog is a reflection of you, so be sure to proofread and check your spelling.
2. Content matters. What makes you continue to come back to someone’s blog? Exactly.... you’re interested in what they have to say.
It’s Not Always What You Say,
But How You Say It.
So, come on...let’s hear from you!
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