42 Writers’ “Rules for Writing”
Most writers have their own special “rules for writing,” even if they don’t talk about them. I find other writers’ rules fascinating, even when I [Read More]
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Stupid Writing Rules: Why One Size Fits All Advice Doesn’t Work
Ruth Harris and I have both written about how there are no rigid rules for writing good fiction, only guidelines. Even guidelines don’t apply to [Read More]
40 Writers’ “Rules for Writing”
Most writers have their own special “rules for writing,” even if they don’t talk about them. I find other writers’ rules fascinating, even when I [Read More]
National Book Awards Entry Rules & Guidelines, The National Book Foundation
March 14: Entry Form Opens & Judges Announced May 16 (12 midnight, Pacific): Deadline for entry form submission June 29: Books due to Judges and [Read More]
Writing Rules from John J. Miller
As a professional writer, I’m always trying to improve. I’ve studied the work of the top writers. I’ve debated great opening sentences with colleagues. I’ve [Read More]