How To Find Your Blogging Voice
I recently wrote a post Jobs and Careers: My Journey to Happiness which prompted a friend Jonathan Phillips to write a most excellent post, and now I feel compelled to write a post inspired by it!
We’re talking about finding your own voice, finding a way to make what you do your own and simply adding personality to your work. How does one go about doing this? How can you make what you do your own? What is your own voice? I’m going to recommend some things you might not have thought about in your quest for blogging originality. There are a lot of people who, even armed with this knowledge, still have no idea where to begin in finding their own voice. Some of these ideas have nothing to do with blogging , writing or making money. However, in them you can find the essence of what I’m trying to get at and hopefully will be able to apply it to blogging.
- Learn to play a musical instrument. I recommend this idea over all others because music encompasses so much in the way of imagination and self reliance. It really doesn’t matter what instrument or what kind of music you like, just learning how to play can help you in endless ways. Singing also counts as playing an instrument though I do recommend highly that you learn how to read music. Once you get a little skill under your belt, go play with other musicians or learn to record. Most important of all, find a teacher that teaches a progressive system. You can learn classical guitar, but you don’t want a teacher that only teaches what is written in a music book. Learn to play blues, rock, jazz or anything that forces you to learn to improvise music. You want the ability to just play whatever comes to mind on the spot, much like speaking in conversation. If you are having trouble finding originality, music will help you get there and that is a fact.
- Learn a martial art or yoga. This also can help you find your own voice. I know it may sound crazy to some people, but it can surely help you. If you do study a martial art, apply the same principle as before. Find a progressive teacher who is not bound by rigid tradition but who helps students find what works for them. You want to make sure they actually fight in class also. Some schools only point fight and this will never help you understand self reliance. A few arts I’ll mention that would be good candidates are: Jeet Kune Do, free style jujitsu, Aikido, Hap Ki Do and even western boxing or wrestling. these aren’t the only arts as any art can be the right choice if you have the right teacher.
- Learn to paint, draw, or write poetry. As you can see, everything I’m recommending is an art of some sort. That’s my point. Blogging is an art. If you don’t see blogging as an art, then maybe it’s time to learn a lot more about art and apply it it to your blog!
Jonathan said in his post,
“If everybody knew how to write killer blog posts, catchy headlines, and stuff that gets massive traffic and links everytime it’s published. The blogosphere would be boring. A little creativity never hurt anyone. 
In fact, innovative and creative ideas are more likely to skyrocket your traffic, than the usual stuff. I believe the key is to learn everything you can, then forget about it, and try going a different route.”
Hey, these are words of wisdom. I especially like the last line. If you approach your blog artistically as well as scientifically this will become the norm. Once you have an idea under your belt, run with it and eventually it will become something ingrained in your psyche. After that you forget it and move on; that knowledge and intuitive perception you have gained will continue to serve you for as long as you blog.
Please don’t just read, leave a comment. I will respond to whatever you have to say. I will also come to your blog and leave comments. To me, comments make the blog world go ’round:)
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All good advice I will take to heart! Thanks,
B~
Barrett Laurie, I don’t give a lot of advice. If I do, I try to make it something I truly believe will help.
I appreciate you reading:)
This article was extremely helpful! I am trying to find my rhythm, and this gave me some ideas for how to make blogging my art. Finding a nice working enviroment, today I blogged from my deck. It was beautiful out. Whether you meant to give advice or not you did. I have read through your other blogs, and I am not sure our political views are completely aligned, but I look forward to the conversations with you. Take care friend, and have a great weekend!
B~
Thank you very much Barrett! One thing I noticed about what you write is a sense of integrity, which to me, counts way more than any political affiliation. I am an independent. I have conservative values but in many respects I am too liberal to be classified a republican. Of course I am way too conservative to be classified a liberal democrat. I’m both. Trust me, the American political system drives me absolutely crazy, thus I have no choice but to be an independent:)
Thanks for this post, Bobby.
I’m brand new to blogging, only starting to do so on the recommendation of a close friend. My original intention was nothing more than a little self-exploration (which hasnt quite happened yet). I’m not quite sure that in the two months I’ve been doing this I’m developing a “voice” or not, but who knows. I like to write, it’s always been my way of dissecting something - whether that’s an issue, me, or just something I find cool and unique. The more I continue, the more I find myself enjoying this.
And on a side note, I have three EVHs, all purchased between 97-99. Anyway to find out if they were touched by the hand of Bobby Revell?
Hello Seiche, I think you’re on the right track. Write what you like to write and experiment, as you write more and more posts and read what others have done your “voice” will become clearer and clearer. It never ends. I find out more every day. I’ll read your blog and see what you have. When you meet someone you get along with always go comment on their page and they’ll do the same for you. I always go back to see how they responded. Some people don’t respond but you may love their blog. It’s all about developing blogging relationships of friendship!
Eddie Van Halen has all the ones I built except my personal three:)
Such good advice, Bobby.
I took piano lessons for a few years.
But the musical instrument I became passionate about is voice. So many people don’t realize the work that goes into singing.
I was a vocalist in my high school jazz combo. The band teacher was wonderful. He treated me with the same respect he gave the horn and string players.
My mum told my sister and me, “You’ll remember the few good teachers. You’ll remember the few rotten ones. The majority in between, you’ll forget.” I’m sure she’s right.
Bobby, you’ve taught me a lot. Thank you.
Bobby, your posts always help me in my mission to improve myself as a writer, or person. You inspire many people, maybe thats your blog voice?
I wonder what will become of my blog. I’ll pick up a rhythm one of these days.
Randy: I actually don’t think so much about why I think the way I do, It happens the way it does on it’s own. I simply write about what comes out. I cannot make my self write something, it is out of my hands. I write when it needs to happen. I think I had to be my own psychiatrist, and big brother growing up, but I hope I can help a few people here and there. I’m glad you get something out of what I say:)
Adria, that is very cool and I know and love Jazz, from every era. Whether you love or hate jazz, one thing is certain, it is of the highest order in music. Piano too? I learn something new every day about everybody I come across. Learning music stimulates the mind like math, reading and hypnosis simultaneously. It also ties into a feeling of rhythm and emotion. I think every child should be required to learn at least the rudiments of music and play an instrument some. Less than 15% of all American children get that chance. I believe music helped mold your artistic interest Adria. Aren’t you glad you have that experience:)
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This is what I told my wife yesterday. Blogging is indeed an art. Finding your own voice in blogging is one of the most important things. I’ll find mine eventually haha.
I don’t think I have my own voice. Believe me I’ve tried, but I always end up following what other people are saying or doing. I SUCK AT BLOGGING!! xD
Nice post. I think it helps to write, a lot. Keep a journal or something, and not one you expect others to read, but a way that you can develop the skills to express what you’re thinking and feeling. Writing is certainly an art which takes time to master and form a personal style or voice.
Brown Baron & Jenny: Thank you both! If anything I write helps somebody, it makes it all worthwhile!
I really enjoyed reading your Blog , You are very smart and a thinker , I can tell. Have a great day . Judy
Judy: Thank you, I’ll be coming by yo check your blog out:)
There is no doubt that yoga, as well as other types of relaxation methods (reiki, meditation) can be directly related to actual pain relief. The big argument in the Reiki community is whether Ki actually exists or whether pain relief is soley caused by relaxation techniques in general. I am a long time fan of yoga and agree that it does help in many ways.