Think Your Book Idea’s Already Been Done? Here’s the Scary Truth (and Why You Should Write It Anyway)

Last weekend, I caught a Twilight marathon on TV (Halloween vibes in full effect 👻), and it reminded me of something I see all the time with new writers.

They get excited about their book idea… until they discover another book that sounds just like it.
Then they panic.
They think: “Someone already did it.”

But here’s the scary truth about originality: it’s not about being first.
It’s about being fully you.

What Twilight and The Vampire Diaries Can Teach You About Originality

Whenever I hear a writer say, “My idea’s been done,” I think about Twilight and The Vampire Diaries.

Both stories take place in high school.
Both center around a love triangle between a human girl and supernatural beings (vampires and werewolves).

On paper, they’re nearly identical — yet both became cultural phenomena because of voice, tone, and lens.

The world didn’t need another vampire story.
It needed their version of the story.

That’s the power of your voice.

What Overlap Really Means (Hint: It’s a Green Light)

If your book idea feels familiar, don’t take it as a stop sign — take it as a green light.

Here’s what it really means when your idea overlaps with others:

• There’s a market for your topic. People are already reading and buying similar stories.
• It challenges you to go deeper. Sharpen your characters, your themes, your message.
• Your voice makes it new again. Your humor, history, and heartbreak can’t be replicated.

Think of all the nonfiction books on happiness, habits, or money mindset.
They overlap heavily — yet each builds its own loyal following because readers connect to different voices.

That’s why your version matters.

How to Make a Familiar Idea Unforgettable

If your idea feels too close to something else, don’t abandon it — amplify it.

Ask yourself:

• What’s my unique twist on this theme?
• What emotional truth or perspective do I bring that no one else can?
• What story, example, or experience can only come from me?

The goal isn’t to chase “new.”
It’s to chase true.

Your passion, point of view, and purpose are what turn ordinary ideas into extraordinary stories.

Quick Tips for Writers

• Don’t chase “new.” Chase true.
• Read widely (especially outside your genre).
• Write what you can’t stop thinking about — passion breeds originality.
• Deepen your ideas with your personal lens and lived experience.

Ready to Bring Your Book to Life?

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start your book — this is it.

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You’ll walk away with:
✅ A clear, marketable book idea
✅ Your message and audience nailed down
✅ The momentum to finally start writing

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Your story deserves to be told. Let’s get it started. 💫