This post is for the writers out there who are always ready, willing and quick to disbelieve that readers enjoy their writing.
Yeah, I’m talking to you...
“The Voice”.
As writers, some of us have it and some of us don’t.
To me, “The Voice” is the kind of writing that makes me lean into what I’m reading. The kind of writing where I can actually “hear” the writer’s tone, rhythm and cadence of their words in my head.
It’s almost as if the writer is a friend sitting across from me at the coffee shop talking to me.
“The Voice” can be raw with emotion, drip with sarcasm or be as gentle as a whisper. And with each and every sentence, that voice is always genuine, vulnerable and authentic.
We all strive to have our voice shine through but like I said, some writers already have it and when we “hear” it, we should tell that writer. It could give them the boost of confidence they may need.
That’s what I plan on doing from now on when I hear “the voice” – when I hear it, I’ll say it.
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Marquessa 
That’s a good idea. I have voice (s) that drives my writing. Some days they are happy some days not so. I listen to what they have to say.
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Your words are always authentic J! And 2 books? You are talented!
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Oh my dear Marquessa you make a lady feel good. Thank you 🙂
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My pleasure!
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I have been enjoying your posts quite a bit Sis… LOVE your voice!
xoxo
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You are the Queen Poetress! I’m just sorry that I haven’t been keeping up with you lately. Keep up that great work with the radio show!!!
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Awww bless you Sis for the love & support. Real talk. Thank you you so much!!🙏🏽❤️💫e
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NICE post, Marquessa! You, my friend, have “The Voice!” 😉👍
(And love that mini-vid from one of my favorite movies!) 💯
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And YOU definitely have it! I had a handful of you writers in mind when I wrote this!💕
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Yes! I love when I can hear “the voice”.
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You’ve got it too Kelley!
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Aw I’m doing it right then haha! Thank you
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Ha. I’m one of those “disbelievers.” My “voice” is always dark and twisty…and full of pain. Sigh.
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Believe me, you have it! I hear it everytime you share your experiences with your ex…the dark and twisty is authentic.
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Thank you. 🙂
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What? “ready, willing and quick to disbelieve that readers enjoy their writing”?? Who’s like that?? *cough cough* 😉
I definitely believe you have “the voice”… I hear it all the time when I read your work. 🙂
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Say what? Truth be told, YOU were one of those non-believers I had in mind when I wrote this post! How about them apples!😙
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I kind of figured… ❤ I was being just a little sarcastic… 😃 Or a lot. 😙
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Love this! I always wonder if I have a voice or not so please feel free to read a few posts and let me know. lol I can say you have a voice for sure and I love it. 🙂
http://www.tunisiajolyn.com
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Oh. You definitely have the voice too. I’m just sorry that I don’t get to drop by as much as I would like…time!!!
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No need to feel sorry. I get it. You know I come in periodic waves. lol I’m trying to have a more steady schedule with reading but I totally get it. It’s hard sometimes.
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Yeah. I often miss my European folks in my Reader due to the time difference.
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Yeah that makes sense.
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Oh and thanks for saying I definitely have a voice. 🙂
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*adding to my last comment* In fact, I wrote a blog post about the struggle of reading bloggers consistently. Don’t mean to spam but here’s the link: https://www.tunisiajolyn.com/blog/2017/01/17/3-ideas-im-willing-to-try-to-become-a-better-bloggers-blogger
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I remember your post the first time around. Totally on point!
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I forgot you commented on it. Chile… lol Thanks for checking it out!
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🙂
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