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Should You Copy Your Favorite Authors?
Manage episode 500415395 series 3679760
“Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” — Pablo Picasso
Is copying bad? What about fanfiction?
In this episode, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris explore why young writers should absolutely imitate their favorite authors — and how doing so leads to originality in the long run.
You’ll hear:
- Why copying is actually a powerful learning tool
- How fanfiction can build real writing skills
- What C. S. Lewis and Shakespeare teach us about originality
- And why you don’t need to stress about having a “completely unique” idea
If you love writing, this episode will set you free to grow, create, and enjoy the journey.
Subscribe now and share this episode with a young writer who needs it.
13 episodes
Manage episode 500415395 series 3679760
“Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” — Pablo Picasso
Is copying bad? What about fanfiction?
In this episode, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris explore why young writers should absolutely imitate their favorite authors — and how doing so leads to originality in the long run.
You’ll hear:
- Why copying is actually a powerful learning tool
- How fanfiction can build real writing skills
- What C. S. Lewis and Shakespeare teach us about originality
- And why you don’t need to stress about having a “completely unique” idea
If you love writing, this episode will set you free to grow, create, and enjoy the journey.
Subscribe now and share this episode with a young writer who needs it.
13 episodes
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