Well, through Lisa Vooght of Flash Fiction (yes, she appears a lot here because we’ve become really good friends on this newfangled internetty thingy). She had writing analyzer site on her page entitled I Write Like.
So, I was curious. I write fiction on Tale Spinning. There have been a couple of interviews (some printed; more to come) where I get asked about my style. The best answer I’ve had is: I’m a creative chameleon. I think it fits me best, at this point. Writing what interests me at the moment, and playing with genres and styles, has left me open when I’m asked that question. Lisa asked me to take some of my work and put it in the analyzer.
So…to maybe answer the question of I Write Like…
Neil Gaiman The Kistune-Mochi and Tora Baku
Chuck Palahniuk The Unfolding Doll: A Tale From the Abysmal Dollhouse
Kurt Vonnegut Bridge and Troll Authority
William Shakespeare Sonnet: Unto Forever
Gertrude Stein Lev’s Love
Anne Rice The World That Holds Love
That is some combination of writers. I’ve linked the stories I chose to analyze so you can make your own mind up. This was a fun exercise for me. The links are below. Let me know if you agree or not.
Sep 10, 2011 @ 08:49:27
You write exactly like……
Stuart Nager!
Sep 10, 2011 @ 09:07:52
Roy, I wish I was that easy to explain. This was just fun. I just have no idea who that Shakes guy is…hmmm…..(I also think ANYONE writing a sonnet will get WS).
Sep 11, 2011 @ 03:15:40
This was a fun post. I may have to see who I wright like.
Sep 11, 2011 @ 09:34:55
You should. It is fun to just take a look.
Sep 12, 2011 @ 14:01:08
Can’t comment much because I only know two of these writers well. You definitely know your Shakespeare and your writing evokes his influence, but I’m afraid that you are not yet at the Master’s level. Keep trying.
As for Anne Rice, it’s a long time since I read anything by her, but she is a brilliant writer. The piece you wrote was brilliant, in fact, I was so overcome that I felt compelled to leave a comment. However, she writes books and this was one piece. I’d have to see a lot more from you to be sure that you are in her league, so to speak.
Final word: Writing in five styles is great, but which is your true voice, the one you feel most comfortable with?
Sep 12, 2011 @ 14:06:34
Ah, to the final word: THAT is the question, isn’t it? Roy said I write like myself. I still feel I am finding myself.
The analyzer thing is not exact, and, as I mentioned elsewhere, I think anyone writing a sonnet. would get Shakespeare. Style over content. I would never think I write on the level (or better) than anyone on that list: just in the style of.
As to longer work, that is my next phase.
Sep 12, 2011 @ 14:13:06
Agree with Roy. Think you’re experimenting with different styles and genres and still finding yourself. However, I do see the same lyrical qualities, the same deep and sometimes, dark, feelings/passions in your different posts. Your true voice will come out in the novel you’re writing.
Sep 12, 2011 @ 14:17:48
Thank you Penelope. I hope so. It’s time to just hit the novel for the next week.