I personally struggle with this a lot, trying to balance between [[Content Virality]] following existing patterns or adding my own unoptimized thoughts to it. One of modules from [[Writing Original Works LYT Workshop]] highlighted that writings don't feel original when you're - plaigarising - copying ChatGPT - Writing for the wrong reasons This is because the easiest way to make something original is to add your perspective to it: - [[Authenticity in branding]] - Writing from personal experience - Your own actions Nick boils this down to three influences: - Voice, the things only we can say - [[Moments]] and experiences - Unique [[Worldview]] - Clarity - Like [[Shiny Dime]], keeping it concise and integrated with the bigger picture - Style - The unique ways you present your ideas They also suggest two types of originality: - Big O Originality, for new inventions - Small o originality, for smaller ideas Another simple way is just to critique the idea by offering other perspectives or adding onto it. In the comments Cristopher pointed out an important part from [[Steal like an artist]]: > "Your goal isn't to copy what they made, but their way of thinking or seeing." If you compound this type of theft, you will inevitably create your own unique creations.