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Should You Copy Your Favorite Authors?

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Content provided by Brett Harris & S. D. Smith, Brett Harris, and S. D. Smith. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brett Harris & S. D. Smith, Brett Harris, and S. D. Smith or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

“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.

  continue reading

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Manage episode 500415395 series 3679760
Content provided by Brett Harris & S. D. Smith, Brett Harris, and S. D. Smith. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brett Harris & S. D. Smith, Brett Harris, and S. D. Smith or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

“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.

  continue reading

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