>read the top 25 sci fi books ever
>learn the tropes used
>make a new book inspired by it, using the most tropes of the genre in new ways
>get published
Is this plan good?
No, you can't simply recycle what's been done before
There are works that recycle old space operas and lotr - they're shit.
You need to learn to write. You can recontextualise past concepts and ideas, but you ain't simply repeat.
>>9191861
>No, you can't simply recycle what's been done before
many millionaire hacks the world over would laugh at you for saying this. of course you can. if you care more about money more than your art, that is.