There's the tendency of a writer to want emulate one of their favorite authors. It quite natural to want to do this but is it practical? People will know a particular by the style of writing. Will they know your style if you copy someone else's?
Finding your own voice takes time and effort. I began writing poetrt two years ago. After a while I found my own voice. Each person's voice is different and unique. No one else can present a piece of work the same way that you do. I attend a weekly open mic at a bookstore. I am amazed by the many different voices that perform whether it be a story, poem, spoken word, song or dance. Many differences make an arts community.
Your voice is as important as the next person. Don't covet another voice; discover and create your own. Perhaps your unique voice will spawn a new generation of artists.
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