Words of Wisdom

[keii_san]

copypasta from http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2008/05/what-you-cant-help-doing.html. Neil Gaiman (Sandman) wrote this.

To quote one of your other fans, “I have a question for you about writing”. I find that my own writing will echo the style of which ever author I am currently reading. Any idea how I might get around constantly mimicking others?

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Comments

[ilunari]

Makes me aware of more things that I have not realize it yet already.

Very nice. Thanks for posting it!

[mistressnaoko]

Thanks for the reminder. It sounds like advice for artists that I keep hearing for writers; just write that story in your head. Nothing else matters.

[maxsterism]

Thanks for sharing, really good piece. =)

[futomimii]

And when I just so frustrated over my art yesterday and reading this now really makes me determined to continue doing my own thing, in my own way and not be bothered about forcing myself to emulate other people's way of drawing.

Thanks for posting this, duders. <3

[fayette_nudusk]

Ahh, this came at just the right time; when I was thinking about giving writing up for some generic desk job. I'll continue trying my best at what I want!

Thanks for posting dear~!