Discover your own style. Don't try to repeat what has already been written - have the courage to do your own thing and don't be afraid to do something different.
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Don't copy another writer's style, because that is not authentic, and that's how it will sound. You develop your style over your whole life and through countless influences. Don't impose something artificial.
Do not copy my style! The first rule of writing is write about what you know, not what you think you know. So, think about what you've done in your life and write about that.
I'm always aware of writing around things I can't do, and I've come to think that that's actually what 'style' is - an avoidance of your deficiencies.
Be original. That's my best advice. You're going to find that there's something that you do well, and try to do it with as much originality as you can, and don't skimp on the words. Work on the words.
Read. Read. Read. Just don't read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different styles.
As a writer, you have to first of all write what you want to. Listen to advice, by all means, but don't get bogged down in it.
Remember to write for yourself, not for a market and give yourself time to develop your own style, your own voice. It takes a lifetime. Enjoy it!
If you want to be a writer, don't worry so much about writing. Read as much as you can. Read as many different writers as you can. Soak up the styles.
Read. Read. Read. Read many genres. Read good writing. Read bad writing and figure out the difference. Learn the craft of writing.
Be patient, work hard and consistently, have faith in your writing, and don't be afraid to listen to constructive criticism.
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