How to Write Like You Talk (Without Sounding Sloppy)
Why Conversation Wins
The best writing doesn’t sound like writing. It sounds like one person talking to another.
When your words feel human, short sentences, simple phrasing, and a straightforward tone, readers lean in. They feel like you’re speaking directly to them, not at them.
If you wouldn’t say it out loud, don’t write it.
The Trap of Over-Polishing
A lot of creators fall into the “professional” trap. They stretch sentences, swap in fancier words, or add layers of formality. The result? Their writing reads more like a press release than a person.
The problem with that style is simple: it creates distance. Readers don’t feel connected, they feel lectured.
Writing Like You Talk (The Right Way)
“Write like you talk” doesn’t mean typing out every “um” or slang word. It means:
Shorter sentences. Don’t bury your point in a paragraph-long line.
Simple words. If a fifth-grader wouldn’t get it, pick a clearer one.
Direct phrasing. Skip fillers like “in order to” or “due to the fact that.” Just say “to” or “because.”
Your goal is natural, not sloppy.
Why It Works
Conversational writing works because it feels personal. Readers don’t feel like they’re reading a textbook, they feel like they’re having a chat.
And chats are easier to follow. They’re warmer. They stick.
That’s why conversational writing builds trust faster than “smart-sounding” copy ever could.
Closing Thought
If you wouldn’t say it out loud, don’t write it.
Keep it short. Keep it simple. Keep it conversational. Because the best writing doesn’t just inform, it connects.
