: Re: Finding My Own Voice It struck me today that one method of becoming a great writer could be to copy the style of one or more published authors. A bit like standing on the shoulders of giants.

I would say: The best way is to not compare you to others.

Every author is special and has his own style. Sure some have more similarity to others, but everyone is special in his own way. Five authors could write the same story, but there would be five styles in the final version.

Your 'own voice' is basically your own style. Normally you write whats inside your head and so it is you personal style. I would say: It's pretty simple in that case, isn't it?

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