Developing Your Writing Signature and Vibe
By Stu Leventhal - Guru Marketing Tips Editor
We all Write with a certain flair. It is your author personality coming through. There is only one you. You have a writing voice that is unique and special.
Many writers try hard to stifle their personal views when writing. If they are telling a story, they do not wish to interject their opinions but would rather allow their readers to decide what the meaning is. "Art is not to be defined." They cry.
"Don't ask me what my poem means. It means whatever you think it means." The idea is that a written piece could mean one thing to one person while having another meaning for someone else.
Whether you wish your personality to come through in your writing or not it, know that it will show. There is nothing wrong with having a style. Writing styles can be charming and endearing.
Generally writing style is the author's attitude. Mood, at the time of writing, though, can change a style up some. Great writers are trying to accomplish something. They are disciplined in their pursuit of their goal. They may wish to make their reader mad or sad or open their eyes to a grave injustice. The style they, authors, use is designed to please their reader.
The style usually is morphed to meet the author's needs. Telling of stories can be complicated if one is trying to re-create an atmosphere or capture and portray a feeling or emotional state.
Some authors enjoy going into minute detail while another may like to cut out all the fat of their tale.
I never really thought that my writing style was ever determined until the very end of the piece, during the last and final draft.
Do not worry too much about style. A style will be evident one way or the other.
Concentrate on delivering your message, clearly and understandingly.
Will your reader get it?
Remember a writing style is not what you want the readers to remember for years to come. It is the message that should resonate and stay on their minds.
Many writers try hard to stifle their personal views when writing. If they are telling a story, they do not wish to interject their opinions but would rather allow their readers to decide what the meaning is. "Art is not to be defined." They cry.
"Don't ask me what my poem means. It means whatever you think it means." The idea is that a written piece could mean one thing to one person while having another meaning for someone else.
Whether you wish your personality to come through in your writing or not it, know that it will show. There is nothing wrong with having a style. Writing styles can be charming and endearing.
Generally writing style is the author's attitude. Mood, at the time of writing, though, can change a style up some. Great writers are trying to accomplish something. They are disciplined in their pursuit of their goal. They may wish to make their reader mad or sad or open their eyes to a grave injustice. The style they, authors, use is designed to please their reader.
The style usually is morphed to meet the author's needs. Telling of stories can be complicated if one is trying to re-create an atmosphere or capture and portray a feeling or emotional state.
Some authors enjoy going into minute detail while another may like to cut out all the fat of their tale.
I never really thought that my writing style was ever determined until the very end of the piece, during the last and final draft.
Do not worry too much about style. A style will be evident one way or the other.
Concentrate on delivering your message, clearly and understandingly.
Will your reader get it?
Remember a writing style is not what you want the readers to remember for years to come. It is the message that should resonate and stay on their minds.
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