Bring Out Your Writing Voice With This Simple Technique

05 Mar 2025 #writing

The biggest mistake all new writers make is trying to sound like a “writer.”

That’s because we’re more used to reading fiction. And we try to do the same. But we end up writing long sentences and using complicated words.

Instead of pretending to be a writer, write for a single person in mind. That’s what I do.

But these days, I’ve found another technique to bring out your inner and real voice out when writing.

It comes from Henrik Karlsson from Escaping Flatland. He wrote in Advice for a friend who wants to start a blog:

#4. People tend to sound more like themselves in chat messages than in blog posts. So perhaps write in the chat, rapidly, to a friend.

When we’re texting friends or family, we don’t use jargon, fluff, or long sentences. We use the tone we use in a face-to-face conversation. A text box inside WhatsApp brings your inner voice out.

The next time you sit down to write, open a chat with yourself and let your true voice flow.