| Re: Some Musings on Originality (and Style)
I respect and enjoy Tolkien's work and sometimes want to write my own little story about a part of his world he neglected(eg. the economic system, petty dwarves, adventures of the Avari,etc.). However, if I try to get something published, I want it to be my own. Then I end up with The Book of Three. I get an idea for a twist and realize that it is from The Children of Hurin. Next, I try to avoid recreating Gandalf and end up with Fflewddur Fflam. If I read more, will my work become my own, or will I just copy more people? |