Should You Copy Your Favorite Authors?

15/08/2025 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Should You Copy Your Favorite Authors?

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“Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” — Pablo PicassoIs 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 toolHow fanfiction can build real writing skillsWhat C. S. Lewis and Shakespeare teach us about originalityAnd why you don’t need to stress about having a “completely unique” ideaIf 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.