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Finding Your Writing Style

Posted on July 26th, 2009 in How To by BeatsMe

An author chooses how much or how little information he wants to share with his readers. Ultimately, his writing style will reveal his knowledge about the topic.

Nowadays, there are many people who are starting to write online. Some of them build their own websites and set up their own blogs. But mostly, people who started writing join other sites that invite people to write.

As a web content contributor, an author’s writing style reveals a lot about himself. It is paramount in content writing. This is a major part of how the writer wants his voice to be understood. The style, the content, and the way the article is written are necessary in producing good content. Effective use of it will send the message of the content clearly to its readers.

One of the most important writing styles to consider is the use of correct pronouns when narrating the topic. They are as follows:

First person — the use of me, myself, and I or we
Second person — the use of you
Third person — he, she, or whoever or whatever is the subject

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For many bloggers, the use of first person is often visible in their articles. That is because they are basically sharing their knowledge, experiences, and opinions to their readers. When writing tutorial articles, it’s also appropriate to use the first person pronoun. Using the first person allows the author to cite their experiences. It also allows them to inform their readers and to give suggestions and give advice about the possible outcome of the subject usually citing their own experiences and opinions as examples. It gives a more personal tone for the writer.

For many online writers, the use of second person writing is also common. Using the second person can be personal both to the reader and writer because the writer is seemingly talking directly to the reader. However, this style, when not used properly might give a preachy tone to its readers. Words must be carefully chosen when using this kind of tone. Using the second person allows the writer to give suggestions, advice, and tutorials to their readers. The advantage of using the first and second person is that they allow the writer to be more personal with their articles.

The weakest tone of writing style is probably the use of third person pronouns. Unless the writer is trying to report an information or news to his readers, third person pronouns signify a weak tone in an article. Suggestive and how to articles cannot use this tone effectively. Writers who use this style rarely share their own opinions, thoughts, and experiences. Delivering information and news is probably the most effective way of using this tone. It gives the writer a tone of objectivity.

When you write in first or second person, you are creating a personal communication between you and your reader. When you write in third person style, you’re merely reporting an issue or a topic. Any writing style can work well as long as you choose your words correctly.

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22 Responses to “Finding Your Writing Style”

Guy Hogan
July 26th, 2009 at 8:52 am

BeatsMe:

As you state in your article, a writer’s style tells the reader a great deal about the writer and the writer’s relationship to his or her content and to the reader. Of course, depending on the content the writer may also pick a style that may get the point of the content over better.

This is a good, informative article.

What’s Your Fiction Writing Style? http://www.writinghood.com/writing/whats-your-fiction-writing-style/
Jenny Heart
July 26th, 2009 at 9:24 am

I like this article very much. Even when writers think they know they have their article writen down the way they want, they may not. Sometimes if they just reread it, mistakes seem to jump right out and tell you.
Deanna Lynn Sletten
July 26th, 2009 at 10:37 am

Good article. I like using second person for web content because the reader feels you are really talking to them. Some writing sites only want third person, though, so you have to use the style that sites want too. Enjoyed your article.
BeatsMe
July 27th, 2009 at 10:50 am

Hi Guy Hogan, Mrs. Heart, and Deanna, thanks for coming by and sharing your knowledge and experiences. Really appreciate that you’ve enjoyed reading this article. Cheers.
clafleur
July 29th, 2009 at 2:09 pm

good info
BeatsMe
July 30th, 2009 at 11:00 am

Hi Clafleur, thanks for coming by.
Becky Boone
August 1st, 2009 at 10:15 am

This is good information, BeatsMe. I like your writing style and the way you utilized it in the article. You followed your own advice and didn’t make the mistakes you warned the reader about. Kudos.
BeatsMe
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 am

Hi Becky Bone, thanks for coming by and for sharing nice comment. Cheers.
ladybaby
August 4th, 2009 at 6:51 pm

Very useful information. These things can be confused if not paid attention to.
Ruby Hawk
August 6th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

Good information, I can use all I can get.
Atikin
August 14th, 2009 at 12:35 am

Simple yet effective. Some sound info to shoot one into writing success. Smart article!
BeatsMe
August 14th, 2009 at 10:13 am

Hi Ladybaby, Ruby, and Atikin. Thanks for nice comments. I hope that you find the information useful. Cheers.
Anne McNew
August 19th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

Well I think I have to consider your points especially that next week I will be ask to talk to elementary pupils how to write….
thanks for this tips. I like it.
BeatsMe
August 20th, 2009 at 10:20 am

Hi Anne, best of luck on your lecture. Thanks for coming by. Cheers.
oldster
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 am

Good article,well written,good information.
BeatsMe
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 am

Hi Oldster, thanks.
Jane Jane
September 30th, 2009 at 8:29 am

nice article.simply written yet full of useful info.=)
BeatsMe
September 30th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

Thanks, Jane.
Mythili Kannan
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 am

very useful
BeatsMe
October 5th, 2009 at 9:59 am

Hi Mythili, thanks for dropping by.
diamondpoet
November 13th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

Thank you for the information.
BeatsMe
November 14th, 2009 at 9:49 am

Hi Diamondpoet, thanks for coming by. Hope you find the info useful.