Comments on: Blogging breakout: voice rules, topics drool

By: Brytney

Brytney — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:53:31 +0000

good day, really good post!

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Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:43:52 +0000

[...] the blogger/writer’s voice and unique ability to express themselves. So, people who work to hone their writing abilities and unique voice [...]

By: Michael Aulia

Michael Aulia — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:45:07 +0000

It’s true but hard for me as english is not my first language

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Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:25:56 +0000

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Overheard in the Blogosphere 12 — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:12:39 +0000

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By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:52:38 +0000

Just wanted to post a quick note on this, as it is similar to the thought I had when I was initially gathering my thoughts for my blog. The phrase I had come up with was:

“You don’t have to do something different, you just need to do it differently.” (Hmm . . . might be due for a post of my own on that topic, the creative cogs have started clicking)

Now, I’ll admit that I haven’t really finalized my voice (to the extent that someone’s voice ever is solidified), but it’s something I’m conscious of when writing.

Great post!

By: Jonathan Fields

Jonathan Fields — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:18:41 +0000

@ Adeline – Two things, continually craft and refine your message, then devote yourself to practicing the skills that allow you to express it with the most power. It’ll very likely take years, if not decades to really start to get it down. I’ve been at it a long time and still consider myself very much in the middle of the process.

@ Collis – Thanks, man. In a weird way, words are like paint to me, small changes or pairings make huge differences in impact.

@ Esther – glad u got the meaning!

By: esther

esther — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:38:54 +0000

jonathon: not woody allen at all, yes, made sense. i like the phrase “more intelligent to develop me for me” – that nails it. whenever i’ve chased “me for everyone else” it’s a mess!

By: Collis

Collis — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:52:17 +0000

“Exquisitely Compelling”, that’s a wonderful phrase!!

By: Adeline

Adeline — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:47:22 +0000

I am very passionate about what I do and that passion comes across in conversation, but I am still working on having my voice “heard” in my written word. Any advice would be appreciated.