It’s cheering that
since days of old, writing style has been recognized as the prerogative of the
writer – their trademark. A writer may choose to write in any language, language variety, engage in code switching and code mixing. It's their call. Over time, the writer’s style becomes a part of their
identity. That’s what stylistics is all about. The writer’s voice. A voice that
is easily and readily recognizable as uniquely theirs. How cool is that? I believe it
is very cool!
This attribute illustrates the
freedom that characterize the writing profession. It is an immense pleasure to
belong to this worthy global community.
Being a group of
enlightened people, there is no doubt that each writer’s style appeals to the targeted
audience and the writer’s purpose, be it to inform, entertain, unravel, etc, gets
to be accomplished through that unique voice.
When we let our voice be heard through our writing, we
establish that deep connection with our readers, which is what every writer hopes to accomplish.
As a writer, what’s
your voice? Have you found your voice? Is it shining through the letters/words? Is it easily discernible?
Working on mine….:)
As a reader, can you describe your favorite writer(s) voice? What do you like about
this(these) writer’s (writers') voice?
Have a wonderful week!
Ciao....
“Confident
writers have the courage to speak plainly; to let their thoughts shine rather
than their vocabulary.” ~ Ralph Keyes, author of The Courage to Write: How Writers
Transcend Fear
*Photo: Sunrise, caught on our drive into the Garden City....
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