I got inspiration for this post about 3 seconds ago, no joke, because of a tiny moment of insecurity.
Is my writing style shit?
NO. Because nobody’s writing style is crap. Yeah, it changes, but everything changes about you at some point. Your face, your personality, your friends. It’s just a part of life.
I swear, constantly, in my posts. It can come across as offensive, and I don’t NEED to swear, so why do I do it? I think it’s a way of expressing things. They’re just words, after all. People swear, people don’t, it makes no difference.
I hardly EVER write a post without referencing myself, or what I’ve been through or my emotions. People write lists, book reviews, and that’s just their way – I might not write like it, but it doesn’t make things less valid. That’s what I want to talk about.
I write about my feelings because it helps me relate to things. It lets people know they’re not alone – I used. to write manic posts about hating things and feeling shitty, but now I write to help people and to help myself.
That’s why I don’t write traditional advice posts, because then it wouldn’t be my blog. I HAVE to incorperate my personality, my thoughts into it, because otherwise it would just seem dry to me. Other people write that kind of thing better than I do.
But at the heart of it, my blog is personal. I write it for myself, and for you, and for any unfortunate soul who reads it. In April, May, June, I wrote about love and Ash and pain; I’ve transitioned from that but you still get negative posts and positive posts, too. If you get something out of it, that’s amazing. If you take in my thoughts, I’ll be happy.
I can’t write lists, or preach at you or talk about things like 10 ways to get over exam stress (LOVE reading those posts though; they help me).
What I can do is help people, through my mistakes, in the best way I can. What I CAN do is write and pour my emotions out. I’m not perfect – neither are my posts or my writing style – but you get that with everything. Just because people write differently, in different styles, doesn’t make it bad.
From Elm 🙂
Just Call Me Elm or Something 
I love your writing style!! I don’t knew how you do it but your amazing
PAH, me? You’re amazing yourself! 🙂
Pfff yes you stop doubting yourself
😀 Thank you though!
your writing is amazing
Thank you so much! 🙂 So is yours, honestly.
stahp
NO 😀
so evilllll 😛
YAAASSS
Shit? No way! More like, “super-amazing, with a touch of brilliance from the stars”. THAT’S how I’d describe your writing style. It’s pretty much perfect! 😄
HAH NO, but thank you so much! 🙂 You write brilliantly.
I’m actually pretty sure I don’t, Elm.
Are you SERIOUS? I relate to so much of what you say, through your posts, and your comments. There aren’t many people who can produce that level of emotion in me.
*staring dumbfounded* now what do I say to that? I’m so completely speechless right now; what you just said, Elm, it means SO MUCH to me. I mean, you’re like the one person who I look forward to hearing from every single day, and to think that my words actually have some kind of EFFECT… it’s like… wow.
You SHOULDN’T be surprised! You’re great, after all.
Well, I’ll forever continue to be surprised whenever someone compliments me… but THANK you, Elm. You’re the best. 🙂
Back at ya!
Haha! 😀
I love the way you write! It’s so personal and it almost feels like you’re writing it to me as a friend almost. It’s so relatable and I love reading it 🙂
That has actually, honestly, made my WEEK. Seriously? That’s what I WANT to achieve! AHHHH thank you! You write amazingly too; just about to read one of your posts.
Gosh, I’m so glad it did! You sure as hell achieved that goal! You’re great 🙂
And you are, too! Thank you!
I love you’re writing style, and your blog impacts me a lot. I’m pretty sure it impacts a lot of people actually, so don’t EVER delete it! No pressure 😊😊xxx
Hahaha aww you’re so nice, seriously! 🙂 Thank you!!!
I’m not nice, just honest. But you’re welcome xx
That’s the most inspirational thing I’ve read all week. “Do what you love, that’s all the reason you need to do something.” Of course, as long as its legal!! :p
Haha EXACTLY! 🙂
I absolutely adore the way you write Elm! I feel like you’re actually talking to me 🙂
OHHH thank you; that’s what I WANT to achieve with my writing! Eeek 🙂
I would be honest , your writing style is what attracted me to your blog in the first place and I think I have mention this in the past but , I feel like when I read your words , you’re talking to me directly and that we were having a live convo . I can relate to so many things about you , and your life experiences . Of course not everything because I haven’t experience it but you make me aware of the mistakes to stay away from .
I LOVE YOUR STYLE OF WRITING .I LOVE THAT YOU STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF .
and if you want to talk about a subject for a month straight , who cares you know , IT’s your blog .
That’s also one of the reasons I love your blog , its that as I’m reading it , I’m transitioning with you as you are . I’m growing with you because you’re like a wiser sister who protects us . You’re very honest and I love that because I feel like I know you in person.
Stay true to yourself elm ,
I need someone to help me trought being a teen :D:D
lots of love ,
Your rebel leader :D:D
Oh my dear Rebel, you’ve just made me grin like an idiot. THANK YOU, YOU YOU AMAZING GIRL! 🙂 I just wanna help people honestly. That’s what maos me happy.
you’re welcome and you should be proud of yourself because YOU ARE HELPING PEOPLE
and I meant everything I said :D:D
you’re going very far as a blogger , I can tell you that 😀 keep doing you !
Awww thank you!!! 🙂
you’re so welcome 😀 :D:D
Your style is just so amazing. i mean i still remember the day i first came across your blog. once you start, you feel like reading all the posts ! and you’re so kind and helpful and you read and comment EVERYWHERE girl !!
you’re an inspiration, honestly.
You know what, I think you’re fantastic. You lift my spirits and make me so happy. Continue what you do, girl! 😀
heheheh 😀
I love your writing style, its personal and its how someone would actually speak and I love that because it makes me feel closer to you
I love that you write about your feelings
I love that you’re so open with them
And I love how you write lovely comments. Thank you so much 🙂 I’m glad I’m achieving what I’ve wanted to.
These blogs are like diaries in a way. Everyone has their own way of speaking, telling stories, and expressing themselves. Your writing style is unique to you. I think that’s what makes people want to read. If it wasn’t unique to you, you’d sound like everyone else and that’s no fun. I quite like the fact that you swear because swearing is just a colorful fucking way of speaking.
– awkyoungadult
Aww, thank you! And yes, swearing is fucking amazing as shit, RIGHT?! I’m so glad you like my style! 🙂
Why the insecurity? Your writing style is so personal, and so perfect for your blog type, can’t you see? It’s your blog, and you’re writing for yourself, so I can’t imagine it written any other way. It works. And, as you can tell by the sheer volume of comments on this post (and of followers), we all love it too. So don’t you dare change it, or doubt it. And that’s an order 🙂 xxxxx
Yes, ma’am! 😀 SERIOUSLY, thank you for that! That just lifted my spirits.
‘Twas my intention 🙂 you’re fabulous, man. xxx
And you are too! ❤
I love your writing style, you are one of my favourite bloggers to read 💕
Really? Thank you aarghhh!
That’s ok 🙂
I love this post ❤
Thank you!
I love your writing style because it is so raw and honest. You don’t cut out or down play what you are feeling, and I love that!
Don’t change xx
I’ll try not to! Thank you so much xx
Honestly, your writing style is one thing that attracts me into your blog. Your style is very very beautiful. Don’t change it!
Ohh Jerrod, thank you so much! 🙂
Perfectly written! I love your style and the advise you give it always puts a smile on my face
And that comment made ME smile. Thank you so much! 🙂
No thank YOU ☺️☺️
Your writing is direct and from the heart and mind. I like it. People are drawn to it, actually… which is good. I write about a lot of things on my blog and sometimes have lists too… but that’s just me. I like lists. I guess the identity of the blog grows with you.
Thank you so much, and I really agree! It makes me very happy that you like my writing; to know that someone does makes me smile!
Hi Elm. I’m happy to make you smile, and thank you for also appreciating my blog. I’m starting to realize that blogs can be so precious when you take care of it haha!
Yes, exactly! 🙂
Love your blog and your writing style, it comes of as true and straight from the heart. It’s personal and relatable and just fantastic (I might be a little awestruck)! It seems to be an expression of the real you, and so a little insecurity is understandable, but honestly, your blog is brilliant. Please don’t change it? Keep writing!
I never will, I promise! 🙂 You’re one of the most thoughtful people I’ve come across in a while and even though I don’t know you, I can almost tell your personality from those words. Thank you!
Your writing style is so real and personal that it’s hard to remember that I don’t know you in person, because after reading your posts it feels like I actually do know you! Your writing may evolve and grow but don’t consciously change it! It’s perfect. xx
You may not know me in real life but I’m sure you understand my thought processes and that means a lot 🙂
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