When you write, is your voice identifiable? Do your readers recognize it is you?
I can’t tell you how many times food bloggers and interviewers ask me “What can I do to make my blog stand out?”
My answer is always the same. The best food bloggers have a strong voice. But what, exactly, does that mean?
You might wonder, for example:
- How can I write about typical dishes and foods in a way that’s new?
- How can I distinguish myself from other food bloggers who write about my subject (such as paleo, gluten-free or baking)?
- How much personal information should I include in a post?
- What is the right amount of personal narrative before readers get to a recipe?
- Why should anyone care about my life?
- How do I get humor across?
And the list goes on. I’ve written about voice in the past:
…but there’s much more to say. Voice is central to food blogging, especially if you have a general blog. I’d love to get to the bottom of how to use it and help you become more effective and successful.
To do so, I’m trying something new, and I need your help. Please take a moment to answer one question, “What do you want to know about finding your voice?” in this survey below.
I’ll get back to you with the findings in a future post, and I may do an online course on the subject. I really want to know what you think. Thank you for participating.
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This is a common question but with very individual answers. I hope to hear some threads to help me weave my voice!
Thanks for asking this!
need more guidelines on opening and closing texts.
I can’t wait to read your next article about this. I’m very curious what you discover. I struggle with the voice issue along with the technical aspects of having a blog and the costs involved in maintaining it.