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As an example, Eric Clapton was strongly influenced by B. B. King and yet he has his own distinct sound. Here they are together on Key to the Highway.
B. B. King said:
We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.
Substitute "play" with "write" and what do you have have? You have permission to write what you want, how you want.
As an example, Eric Clapton was strongly influenced by B. B. King and yet he has his own distinct sound. Here they are together on Key to the Highway.
Who's your idol? Who's writing has influenced you the most? (Jack London and John Steinbeck are two writers I always wanted to write like.)
