Bold - Beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action, imaginative. Courageous, daring.
What effect could being bold have on your writing? Think about the voices you enjoy reading. What makes them stand out? When you read your favorite fiction which characters do you laugh at, cry with, root for, and follow consistently?
A unique voice is your ammunition in standing out against heavy competition in the publishing and business world. It starts with knowing who you are, building everything around that foundation and being so comfortable in those shoes, that you stand strong against any criticism and challenges as you persevere towards your writing goals. If you're a fiction writer wading through the agent, editor, and publisher trenches you know one of the universal traits they look for when reading your stories are bold characters with mighty voices.
Writing begins with you, the person behind the words and how your reader relates to you, whether your medium is books, blogs, or articles. Don't be afraid to add some sass and pizazz when you ignite the page with those colorful personas. Think of your blog as a character with it's own personality. Your distinctive style needs to shine through. It's what keeps readers coming back for more!
A strong voice makes you interesting and marketable. So the next time you create your next brainchild think of how you can verbalize your point of view in an unusual way? Are you defining your characters three dimensionally? A few bold choices can attract a loyal following that clamors to read the words you express!
What techniques have you found beneficial in developing strong distinctive voices for your fiction stories and blogs?
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