Why do i write like i'm British? hello, i find this very odd. i am a 20 year old American and i'm a writer. when someone reads a new draft of something i wrote they wonder if i'm British or something. could it be because i read so many European novels that the writing styles of the authors has affected me? i just find it weird.

First of all, there's nothing weird about it.

Your writing style is absolutely ok, free from grammatical errors, is a polished one and not devoid of formal courtesy. These characteristics are generally not found in American writing style.


Even the question that you put up here, is having all the qualities mentioned above. For example, at the starting of your question, you've written 'hello' which is a polished and formal manner of addressing to others and is found generally in English writings. If it was an American writing then the starting would have been 'hi' , 'hi' there', 'hey guys' , etc. I think this is the reason why people call your draft to be an English writing.


Besides, if you ask about the impression formation by the European writings that you've read, then in my opinion, it does not affects your writing style if you have a strong idea of your own style. But as a general rule, it does effect one's vocabulary & writing style both.

Hope this helps. All the best for your draft.