How to Find Your Writing Voice (Even If You’re Just Starting Out)
Not sure what your writing voice is? Learn how to discover and develop your authentic style—even if you’ve never written creatively before.
Hey, it’s
Reginaldo Osnildo here again—
And today we’re going to talk about something that can feel really fuzzy when
you’re starting out:
Finding
your writing voice.
Maybe
you’ve read a book and thought, “Wow, I wish I could write like that.”
Or maybe you’ve written a scene and thought, “This doesn’t sound like me at
all.”
I’ve got
good news:
Your writing voice isn’t something you create from scratch.
It’s already inside you—you just need to uncover it.
Let’s figure out how.
What Is
“Writing Voice,” Anyway?
Your voice
is how you tell a story—not what the story is about.
It’s your:
- Rhythm
- Word
choice
- Attitude
- Sense of humor (or lack of it)
- The emotional flavor you
naturally bring to your writing
It’s not
about being loud. It’s about being you.
Why Your
Voice Matters More Than You Think
Readers
don’t fall in love with perfect sentences.
They fall in love with voices that feel real, relatable, and human.
Your voice
is what makes your writing unforgettable—even if the story’s been told a
hundred times.
5 Ways
to Discover Your Unique Writing Voice
1. Write
Like You Talk (Then Tweak It)
Try writing
a scene or journal entry as if you were telling a friend a story over coffee.
Don’t
filter it. Don’t make it fancy.
Then go back and polish—but don’t erase the original flavor.
2. Pay
Attention to What You Love to Read
Do you like:
- Sarcastic
narrators?
- Poetic,
emotional prose?
- Short,
punchy dialogue?
Your
reading taste gives you clues about your natural writing energy.
3. Write
Across Different Moods
Try
writing:
- A
happy memory
- An
awkward situation
- A
moment of anger
- Something
quiet and sad
See how
your voice shifts—or stays consistent—depending on emotion.
4. Keep
a “Voice Journal”
Start a
journal where you:
- Free-write
without judgment
- Note lines or phrases that
“feel like you”
- Save your favorite snippets of
writing (even if they don’t go anywhere)
This
becomes your voice playground.
5. Practice
With Fanfiction or Retellings
Take a
known story or character—but tell it your way.
Example:
Rewrite a fairy tale in your style. Is it funny? Dark? Lyrical?
This helps
your voice shine through familiar material.
✍️ Try This Voice Discovery Prompt
Finish this
sentence in three different styles:
“She
stood at the door and didn’t knock.”
Try:
- Formal
- Casual
- Emotional
Which one
felt most natural? That’s a clue to your voice.
Don’t
Force a Voice—Let It Grow
Voice isn’t
something you decide.
It’s something you discover by:
- Writing
regularly
- Reading
widely
- Being honest with yourself on
the page
Your voice
will evolve. Let it.
🎁 Want a Guided Way to Explore Your Writing
Voice?
If you’re
ready to find your flow, your style, and your storytelling rhythm—but you don’t
want to overthink it—then you’ll love this:
👉 The Basics of Creative Writing for
Those Who Have Never Written Short Stories or Novels
Inside, you’ll get:
- Easy writing prompts that
unlock your natural voice
- Step-by-step guidance to build
stories that sound like you
- Tools to write with confidence,
even if you're just starting
- A clear path from blank page to
finished short story
You don’t
need to “sound like a writer.”
You just need to sound like you.
Let’s put
your voice on the page—together.
See you in
the next article!
— Reginaldo Osnildo