“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:<ul><li>Why copying is actually a powerful learning tool</li><li>How fanfiction can build real writing skills</li><li>What C. S. Lewis and Shakespeare teach us about originality</li><li>And why you don’t need to stress about having a “completely unique” idea</li></ul>If 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.

“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 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.

“Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” — Pablo PicassoIs copying bad? What about fanfiction?&nbsp;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:<ul><li>Why copying is actually a powerful learning tool</li><li>How fanfiction can build real writing skills</li><li>What C. S. Lewis and Shakespeare teach us about originality</li><li>And why you don’t need to stress about having a “completely unique” idea</li></ul>If 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.

Should You Copy Your Favorite Authors?

The Green Writer Show is a fun, insightful writing podcast just for young writers—hosted by bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (Do Hard Things, The Young Writer’s Workshop, The Author Conservatory). Whether you’re a young writer dreaming of publishing someday or a parent supporting a passionate young storyteller, this show is your new creative home. Each episode offers encouragement, laughs, and practical help to inspire you to: - Write more - Hone your craft - Finish stories you’re proud of - And take real steps toward becoming a published author You’ll learn everything from storytelling tips to tools for combating self-doubt, the writing life to creative discipline. And the best part? You get to help shape the show—leave a comment or question, and we might feature it in a future episode! If you’re a young Christian who loves writing and wants to impact the world through your stories, hit subscribe. Let’s grow together. This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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The Green Writer Show is a fun, insightful writing podcast just for young writers—hosted by bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (Do Hard Things, The Young Writer’s Workshop, The Author Conservatory). Whether you’re a young writer dreaming of publishing someday or a parent supporting a passionate young storyteller, this show is your new creative home. Each episode offers encouragement, laughs, and practical help to inspire you to: - Write more - Hone your craft - Finish stories you’re proud of - And take real steps toward becoming a published author You’ll learn everything from storytelling tips to tools for combating self-doubt, the writing life to creative discipline. And the best part? You get to help shape the show—leave a comment or question, and we might feature it in a future episode! If you’re a young Christian who loves writing and wants to impact the world through your stories, hit subscribe. Let’s grow together. This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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