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FINDING YOUR VOICE Jess Jurick Twitter:@jessjurick www.jessjurick.com WordCamp Miami 2010

What Your Voice Is Not
It is not a perfectly designed blog.
It is not the right combination of plug-ins.
It is not reposting other people’s thoughts as your own.
It is not “straight-news” style writing.
It is not a gimmick.

What is your Voice?
The personality, point of view, and style you use when you write.

Why does it matter?
Makes you standout
Gives readers a personal connection
Makes your content relevant
Helps to establish your brand
It helps keep you motivated
Builds community
Inspires conversation

News + Style
That’s What’s Up

Silicon Beach By Maria de Los Angeles

Holy Crap My Hair is on Fire By The Real Edwin

Hobby + Video
Lights, Camera, Action

Wine Library TV Gary Vaynerchuk

Selling + Story-telling
Wearin’ Our Big Boy Suits

Southwest Blog

Tom’s Shoes

Voice Loyal Readers
Friends when times are rough
We are all Stars

WordPress.com Blog By Matt Mullenweg

Developing Your Voice

Top Tips
Read a lot
Brainstorm often
Write from different perspectives
Go out and meet people
See the world
Don’t be afraid to share your story
Fake it until you make it

Hop to It!

Tell a Story

Make it Sell

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by Jess Jurick on Feb 20, 2010

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