Uncover your authentic writing voice

5 questions that make all the difference

You are staring at the screen, fingers poised over the keyboard, ready to write something brilliant… and nothing happens.

Maybe it’s because the words don’t sound quite right.

Or you’re second-guessing whether your message is unique enough to cut through the noise.

It feels like everyone around you has already found their voice, while you’re still fumbling, trying to make sense of your own.

The pressure to find your “writing voice” can be overwhelming.

You see other writers with sleek writing styles, and you wonder, “How did they figure it out? What’s their secret?”

You start mimicking their tone, trying to capture the magic you think they have, but deep down, it doesn’t feel quite right.

Their voice sounds great, sure, but when you try it on, it’s like wearing someone else’s shoes—uncomfortable and unnatural.

Finding your writing voice is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Except the needle isn’t lost.

I remember staring at a blank page, wondering what I was even supposed to write about.

Mindset?

Productivity?

Writing?

It was a big, messy knot of thoughts.

But then I asked myself one question.

1. Who are you?

To find something, you need to know what you're looking for.

And when it comes to finding your voice, you’re not really lost—you already have it, you just need an identity shift.

It could take years of trial and error before you have an identity shift.

Or it could happen in an instant lightbulb 💡 moment.

I realized I didn’t need to “discover” myself—I just needed to embrace who I already was.

You’re here on Substack, so let’s cut to the chase: you’re a writer. Own that.

Now that we’ve got the basics covered, let’s dive into the deeper layers of who you are as a writer.

I write to think, I think to write.

I write to think better and I think to write better.

2. What kind of writer are you?

Not all writers are created equal.

We don’t graduate from the same school of thoughts.

We fall into different categories, and knowing your type will help you focus your energy.

The five common types I have seen are:

• The Professional

  • You have deep expertise in a field.

  • You’re the industry expert

  • The go-to person for insights and knowledge.

  • Think of yourself as the professor of your niche.

• The Educator

  • You like breaking down complex concepts into bite-sized, actionable steps.

  • You’re the one people turn to for guides, tips, and strategies.

  • You show people how to implement, with charts and templates as your tools.

• The Presenter

  • You curate content like a pro.

  • You’re constantly discovering new trends, absorbing information, and presenting it neatly packaged for your audience.

  • You bring them what's fresh, relevant, and trending.

• The Narrator

  • You’re the storyteller.

  • You don’t just write; you transport readers to another world.

  • Your words evoke emotions, paint vivid pictures, and stir thoughts in ways that only great stories can.

• The Artist

  • You’re all about creation for the sake of art.

  • Trends and popularity? They don’t matter to you.

  • You create because it’s in your soul.

  • People either love your work or they don’t.

  • But you? You keep creating, regardless.

Knowing which of these resonates with you will shape how you show up in the noisy world of writing.

3. What’s your writing style?

This goes beyond just “what” you write—it’s about “how” you write.

Are you all about structure?

Long paragraphs with flowing thoughts?

Or do you lean toward short, sharp sentences that pack a punch?

How about tone?

Is it playful, or do you lean more toward businesslike and serious?

Your style is the fingerprint that makes your writing unique.

It’s what helps readers recognize your voice among the crowd.

4. What’s your perspective?

This is where the magic happens.

Your life experiences, your outlook—they all bleed into your writing.

Perspective is what makes your voice unique.

When I first started, I struggled with this.

I didn’t know how to connect my personal stories to my writing. Everything felt generic.

I cringe at my first pieces.

But I learned: perspective takes time to sharpen.

You already have a voice, but to make it stand out, you need to find a way to relate it to the world around you.

Whether it's your struggles, your victories, or your quirks—they all become part of your narrative.

5. Can you be consistent?

Here’s the kicker: finding your voice doesn’t happen overnight.

You have to write. A lot. And you have to write consistently.

Think of it like training for a marathon.

Saying "I’m a runner" doesn’t mean much if you’ve only been running for a few weeks.

You have to keep running. You have to keep writing.

Consistency is what sharpens your identity.

It’s what shapes your voice over time.

As you write more, your type, style, and perspective evolve—but staying consistent keeps everything aligned.

Finding your unique writing voice isn’t some mystical quest. It’s about showing up.

Ask yourself:

• Who am I?

• What kind of writer am I?

• What’s my writing style?

• What’s my perspective?

• Can I stay consistent?

When you align these elements, your voice will naturally begin to stand out.

So set up your writing routines, create your schedule, and stay committed.

Your voice is already there—it’s just waiting for you to bring it to life.

Thanks for reading.

Tell me what kind of writer you are in the comments.

I’m very interested.