: Re: How do I control my writing style? In one of the answers to a question of mine here, someone said that cadence does not depend on the sprung rhythm of a text, but on making emphasis fall

@Miguel976

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This is a tricky one, as the advice would usually be "write however feels natural to you". But I want to help, so I'll try.
Writing, by its nature, is an art. It's subjective - especially when we're talking about a "style". A style isn't always quantifiable, like grammar for example. Style is nuanced and ambiguous, often difficult to put into words. It's almost like trying to paint in the style of Picasso. It might be physically possible, but it's unlikely that anyone would ever quite capture it. This is true of Picasso, or of any other writer, amateur or not. We each have a wide and unique collection of thoughts and memories and opinions that make up our specific voice. And this is a wonderful thing.
However, if your aim is to emulate a specific style, my advice would be to read that style as much as possible. Try reading it out loud. You won't necessarily gather a set of instructions ("I need to do X, Y, Z to achieve this style") - but you may start to develop a feel for the style. It might sink into your subconscious, to the point where you can comfortably reproduce it.

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