Writing like you talk starts with forgetting the rules for a moment.
Most people sound clear and warm when they speak.
Problems start when we try to sound like a writer.
We add heavy words and long sentences that we never use in real life.
Readers do not want perfection. They want a real voice.
When words sound spoken, the brain relaxes and listens.
History shows this clearly. Many timeless writers wrote as if speaking to a friend.
Psychology journals explain that conversational language builds trust faster.
To write like you talk, imagine one person sitting in front of you.
Say the sentence out loud before you write it.
If it sounds strange when spoken, it will feel strange when read.
Simple words carry meaning better than clever ones.
Writing improves when you allow your natural voice to lead.
The goal is not to sound smart. The goal is to sound human.