One thing I'd emphasize is that all writers begin with imitation. It's how the human brain learns new things and so you might as well abuse that. Find a writer

One thing I'd emphasize is that all writers begin with imitation. It's how the human brain learns new things and so you might as well abuse that. Find a writer whose style you admire. Figure out why. Practice, practice, practice. But realize that until you're speaking with your own voice you haven't even begun to yet walk.