22/12/2025
𝑶𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎
Many young journalists think their voice must sound like someone else’s. They imitate senior reporters, popular broadcasters, or trending online styles. But a voice is not borrowed. It is built.
Your voice develops through reading deeply, writing consistently, and observing critically. It grows when you make mistakes and correct them. When you ask better questions after asking the wrong ones. When you learn that silence can sometimes be more respectful than sound.
Do not rush to sound loud. Strive to sound clear. Clarity is what allows your audience to follow complex issues and make informed decisions. Whether you report on politics, health, culture, or community stories, your responsibility is to guide understanding, not confusion.
Your voice matters not because it is perfect but because it is honest. Speak with care. Write with purpose. Let your work show growth before it seeks attention.