Write Big 16: How to Sound Like Yourself in a Noisy World

About this episode

Jennie Nash discusses the importance of finding and using your unique voice in writing amidst a noisy world.

In this Write Big session, Jennie explores one of the most essential—and elusive—elements of writing: voice . In a world full of sameness (and increasingly, AI-generated language), what makes writing stand out is simple but not easy: sounding like yourself. This episode is sparked by a moment on an evening walk, when the call of an owl cut through noise-canceling headphones—clear, distinct, impossible to ignore. A reminder that true voice doesn’t blend in. It breaks through. If you want your writing to connect, resonate, and rise above the noise, this episode is a reminder: your voice is the thing that makes it possible. #AmWriting is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Transcript Hi, I’m Jennie Nash and you’re listening to the hashtag am Writing podcast, the place where we help writers of all kinds play big in your writing life, love the process, and stick with it long enough to finish what matters most. This is a right big session where I’m bringing you short episodes about the mindset shifts that help you stop playing small and write like it matters. Today I am talking about the power of tapping…

People in this episode

Host: Jennie Nash

Topics covered

• writing
• voice
• self-expression
• creativity

Keywords

• writing voice
• authenticity
• AI-generated language

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Write Big, #AmWriting, am Writing

Places: Santa Barbara, California

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