Cultivating a distinct writing style

Riaz Laghari
3 min readApr 4, 2024

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Cultivating a distinct writing style

Prefatory:

In this domain of words, I urge you to embark on a journey beyond the ordinary, where creative constructs constitute captivating structures of the imagination. With each turn of phrase, let us explore the unexplored realms of the mind, guided by the flickering light of curiosity and amazement.

Developing a distinct writing style that reflects your personal brand is an interesting process. To accomplish this, you may wish to concentrate on numerous aspects:

Vocabulary:

Introduce rare, unique, or specialist words that correspond to your topics, themes, and feelings. As previously noted, adding words such as “evince,” “discursus,” and “notwithstanding” can give depth and character to your work. Here is a list of words with their meanings that you may find useful:

  1. episteme: A philosophical term referring to the body of knowledge and understanding characteristic of a particular period or culture.
  2. animadvert: To comment critically or disapprovingly; to express censure or condemnation.
  3. onerous: Involving a burdensome or difficult task; causing hardship or inconvenience.
  4. suffuse: To spread through or over, as with a liquid, color, or emotion; to permeate or saturate.
  5. oblation: A religious offering or sacrifice, typically made to a deity.
  6. propound: To put forward or offer for consideration; to propose or suggest.
  7. foment: To instigate or stir up (trouble, discontent, or discord); to promote the growth or development of.
  8. galvanize: To shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action; to stimulate or motivate.
  9. gleen (obsolete): To glisten or gleam; to shine with a bright, reflected light.
  10. glean: To gather or collect (information, material, or knowledge) gradually and bit by bit, often with effort or difficulty.
  11. Circumvent: To find a way around or avoid (a problem or difficulty); to bypass or evade.
  12. Mellifluous: Flowing sweetly or smoothly; pleasant to hear.
  13. Obfuscate: To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible; to confuse or bewilder.
  14. Excoriate: To criticize severely or harshly; to censure or rebuke vehemently.
  15. Protean: Displaying great diversity or variety; versatile or capable of assuming different forms
  16. Abrogate: To repeal or annul (a law, right, or formal agreement) by authority; to abolish or do away with.
  17. Redolent: Suggestive or reminiscent of something; having a strong smell or fragrance.
  18. Obfuscate: To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible; to confuse or bewilder.
  19. Excoriate: To criticize severely or harshly; to censure or rebuke vehemently.
  20. Protean: Displaying great diversity or variety; versatile or capable of assuming different forms.
  21. byzantine: complex and intricate
  22. investigatia or examinatia: invented variations of investigation and “examination” meant to sound unique and unfamiliar

Imagery and metaphors:

Create a rich collage of imagery and metaphor that reflects your individual perspective and experiences. Use vivid and unexpected parallels to make your descriptions memorable and compelling.

Syntax and Sentence Structure:

Experiment with sentence forms and rhythms to establish a distinct cadence in your writing. Adjust the length and intricacy of sentences to obtain the desired impact. Use a complex sentence after every fifty words in your writing.

Themes and Motifs:

Identify reoccurring themes, patterns, or symbols that resonate with you and incorporate them into your writing. This might help your work become more unified and recognizable.

Voice and Tone:

Create a unique voice and tone that expresses your personality and worldview. Whether your work is whimsical, introspective, or philosophical, allow your own voice to shine through in your writing.

Revision and Refinement:

Revise and modify your work on a regular basis to develop your own style. As you establish your literary imprint, listen to others’ feedback while also trusting your instincts and intuition.

By embracing these characteristics and infusing your writing with your own unique perspective, you can eventually create a distinct and unmistakable literary mark that distinguishes your work and makes you stand out among the rest, head above shoulders.

Peroration:

As we bid adieu to conclude this piece, may the echoes of this interaction linger in the chambers of the mind, sparking the flames of reflection and inspiration. Let us carry the torch of knowledge, forged in the furnace of dialogue, into the vast expanse of tomorrow’s horizons, where novel discoveries await our eager minds.

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Riaz Laghari

Lecturer in English | Language, ELT, & Political Discourse in Pakistan Blog: https://riazlaghari.blogspot.com/