martinsantos
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Of course I can't say "I will write a masterpiece". In fact, I would be very happy to write something that I would be proudly about!
And the biggest problem I always find is that the stories turn "fake". Hard to discover this, as I like to use "real" stories (a lot of 'noir' material, as I work as a criminal lawyer, and now and then appears a proceding with all the drama, etc, I would need). Maybe the writing practice will turn something really good? Hum. Let's try.
But always me preferred writers look to appear within the text - even when not invited!
Just got a little book from a retired police officer, he just got what I wanted to do. His book has the "noir feelling", but is an actual, modern story, in his own place (São Paulo City, downtown), with his own style.
And the biggest problem I always find is that the stories turn "fake". Hard to discover this, as I like to use "real" stories (a lot of 'noir' material, as I work as a criminal lawyer, and now and then appears a proceding with all the drama, etc, I would need). Maybe the writing practice will turn something really good? Hum. Let's try.
But always me preferred writers look to appear within the text - even when not invited!
Just got a little book from a retired police officer, he just got what I wanted to do. His book has the "noir feelling", but is an actual, modern story, in his own place (São Paulo City, downtown), with his own style.
If I'm reading this right, it sounds like you're merely going through the same thing many writers encounter when they begin their journey.
Writing is an art and although nearly boundless, it does have its limitations such as language, grammar, style, etc. When piecing together a story, even a very short story, these limitations can, and typically do, play a huge role in the finished product. As you've noticed, you're shadowing (whether intentionally or otherwise) someone else's style, or use of language. That's to be expected. Just as you learn a craft from teachers, you must feel your way into writing, and you must grow around your own limitations.
From my own experience, and from the guiding hands I've encountered, you cannot simply sit down one day and decide you will write masterpieces in one particular style. In fact, you will find you must write 3 dozen novels that are utter rubbish before you notice that a style has emerged all on its own.
So I would suggest you go ahead and write these "carbon copy" stories of yours; play with them, do something unexpected, create little victories just for yourself, and then move on to the next story. Once you have tackled a few hills, you can really start climbing mountains. And don't worry if you're doing the same work as other rock climbers - that's just part of the game. You'll eventually figure out your own methods!