yeah, as an experimental writer who likes to color outside the lines, i'd have to disagree with the idea of writing in a "natural" way. there's nothing better than forcing one's self to try other styles that they're not familiar with in an effort to learn something new that might get added to their literary arsenal of storytelling. trying to write like another writer opens up other avenues that could possibly become natural to the writer if they find they like the nature of the style and it comes more easily than other styles before it.

but you're right; "write the way you want to tell a story to someone" is a perfect maxim.