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A Question: Developing a Writing Style..

14 Years Ago


We all have favorite writers, right? And often as a writer we like to mimic their style of writing. I've been so influenced by such authors as Melina Marchetta and Ann Brashares just to name a few that I've kind of copied their style of writing; the way they write.
So, the question is, what do other young writer's do? 

If you've heard of Ray Bradbury, he's a famous writer, especially for his book Fahreheit 451 (tried to read it) he says as a young kid he also copied the style of writing of his favourite writers like Jules Verne and C.S Lewis whose works are considered Classics to this generation of young writers. But he gave some rather hard-on advice, quote:
"You may love ‘em, but you can’t be ‘em. Bear that in mind when you inevitably attempt, consciously or unconsciously, to imitate your favorite writers, just as he imitated H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Arthur Conan Doyle, and L. Frank Baum."

Re: A Question: Developing a Writing Style..

14 Years Ago


 Well, I have my own sort of style of writing really. But I read from authors like James Patterson and Nicholas Sparks. They are both intelligent authors! I enjoy reading their work. I have improved by reading their books, and just from English class. :)

Re: A Question: Developing a Writing Style..

14 Years Ago


I just write and people tell me who I sound like

Re: A Question: Developing a Writing Style..

14 Years Ago


Benjamin Franklin copied word for word the essayists from almanacs and newspaper and books until he memorized their style word for word. Today we know of Franklin as being one of the greatest writers in American history, but I also think it would be a stretch for someone to accuse him of plagiarism because he only used the essays as resources to further his education. I think these poets you mentioned would be honored to have younger writers generations after their death mimic their style. If this still concerns you then think outside the box and perhaps write the exact opposite as they do. If they are impressionistic, then be bold and colorful. 

Re: A Question: Developing a Writing Style..

13 Years Ago


I try to develop my own writing style. If I get published, I don't want to be known as the girl who writes like this guy and this guy and this guy. I want people to read my writing and think, "Well this style is a little different, but I like it." I don't know if I've gotten to that point yet, but I do definitely have a writing style, even if it's not my own.