Will studying Literary Theory make my own writing any better?

Short answer: probably not.

The best writers are good readers so just read prolifically and in a diverse fashion and you'll get there.

No. Reading and writing will always be most effective. Practicing closer reading of the books you like might help, however.

>>8084897
If by "my own writing" you mean "Essays about literary theory" then yes.

Lie.
Lie a lot.
Lie until people listen to you for your lies.
Lie until they see you're not lying.
Lie until you autograph your first lie.

And listen to a lie once and a while.

>>8084897
Just buy and read everything by Joseph Campbell and Robert McKee.

Thank me later.

>>8085278

>Muh Hero's Journey that only exists in works created by Hero's Journey fanboys

do NOT read Campbell's fucking shit

>>8085289
>do NOT read Campbell's fucking shit

Either retard replying or apologist, not sure which.

>>8084897
Absolutely my man, go for it

>>8085278
reading that crap will make you produce crap.

>>8085299

apologist for what?