This week, Vicky and Joe about retelling the Greek myths from a female point of view, before moving onto the main event: should you imitate your favourite writers? The short answer: yes. The longer answer: listen to this episode to find out why, and how, and how imitating your favourite writers can help you to sound more like YOU.

Key Takeaways:

[1:00] Joe almost cut off his finger.

[7:15] Dingle update!

[8:30] Should you write like other writers?

[14:40] If someone's making a ton of money as a self-published author, would you really care if you're not traditionally published?

[18:55] Study what you like intentionally and be introspective about that writing style instead of copy or steal it.

[21:30] Pick a couple of different writing styles and see how difficult/easy it might be for you.

[23:15] Have you ever put a book on pause? Vicky understands your pain.

[24:00] Vicky has VIP day for all of your half written books.

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