: Re: How do you find your unique style? Let me preface this by saying I am quite young as writers go, only 20. Oftentimes as I am writing, I find myself simulating the style of whatever I most

Is a personal voice really necessary? Not always.

You shouldn't worry about your style, as long as:

It sounds natural (and you don't sound like you're actively trying to imitate someone else)
Your style matches the theme of your novel; (for example, semi-archaic English doesn't really fit an action thriller)
Your work is clear and understood;
You use correct grammar.

If you think about it, all styles are made of 95% of the same genetic material, so there's nothing wrong with not having a totally unique style.

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