“If you find yourself imitating another writer, that doesn't have to be a bad thing, especially if you are a young or a new writer. However, you should be conscious of exactly how you are imitating him - word choice, sentence structure, motifs? - and think about why you're doing it.”
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Poppy Z. Brite
Poppy Z. Brite is an American author known for her horror and fantasy novels. Her works often delve into the fringes of culture and the darker aspects of human nature, earning her a dedicated following. more
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