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So I've apped an oc but their voice feels really bland and normal. Any advice for keeping a voice unique?

Think about their origins, anon! Where are they from, a city or more rural area? Are they low, middle, or upper class? Who are their parents and where are their families from? When I'm not sure of how to write a character's voice, I take into account their upbringing and environment because they do have an effect on speech patterns! And what may be normal to them may not be normal to someone else.

This way you can decide if they speak more formally or casually, have verbal tics, or maybe even know snippets of another language. There's also personality to consider. A more excitable character could have sentences that tend to run on, whereas a reserved character could be more concise. You can also consider what stimulates your character and how that affects how they talk about themselves; like saying "I feel" or "I think".

I hope this helps!

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