I would say just start writing. You've got to write every day. Copy someone that you like if you think that perhaps could become your sound, too. I did that with Hemingway, and I thought I was writing just like Hemingway. Then all of a sudden it occurred to me - he didn't have a sense of humor. I don't know anything he's written that's funny.
Elmore Leonard's advice encapsulates the essence of developing a unique writing voice through consistent practice and learning from others. The act of writing every day is not just discipline but a way to immerse oneself in the craft, creating a rhythm and familiarity with language. Leonard's suggestion to "copy someone that you like" isn't about imitation for its own sake, but rather an exploration — to internalize styles and techniques until...
