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I realised really early in my career I had to give up my voice and fit into whatever mold they wanted. What gets me is that different editors have different ways they want thing written, its a matter of opinions but they act like their opinions are facts when it comes to tone/voice/ in house style.
I try to think about it as a one-person show. I perform every day, then I go back to being me. It helps me to set aside at least half an hour or less of my time to work on my personal projects and the things I love.
That's just part of being professional. If you're writing for various audiences you just adapt your style accordingly. I can't imagine feeling like I'd be losing my own voice or identity. I talk to people all the time, I send personal emails, I write things for my own satisfaction, it's not like what I do to make a buck would somehow warp that.
Yes, I keep a side project that is just mine—no edits, no briefs, no code-switching. It is the only way to keep my own voice alive while the paid work bends me in every direction.
I think the trick is weaving little bits of your own voice into every assignment, even if it is subtle. That way you still recognise yourself in the work, instead of feeling like a ghostwriter for everyone else.