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Scenario

When you discover you are imitating other writers

I realized halfway through my novel that I am just copying the voice of authors I admire instead of finding my own and now everything feels fake

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The apprentice stage of mimicking masters becomes a creative dead end when authentic voice fails to emerge.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The novel — form and possibility?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.