Should You Copy Your Favorite Authors?

“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.

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