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Writing Rules Quotes By Joni Mitchell: I had made all these rules for myself:

I had made all these rules for myself: I'm not writing social commentary, I'm not writing love songs. — Joni Mitchell

Writing Rules Quotes By Will Shetterly: There are no rules in writing. There are

There are no rules in writing. There are useful principles. Throw them away when they're not useful. But always know what you're throwing away. — Will Shetterly

Writing Rules Quotes By Patrick Rothfuss: You need to realize that most writing rules

You need to realize that most writing rules aren't laws, they're rules of thumb. — Patrick Rothfuss

Writing Rules Quotes By Hilary Mantel: 'Show up at the desk' is one of

'Show up at the desk' is one of the first rules of writing, but for 'Wolf Hall' I was about 30 years late. — Hilary Mantel

Writing Rules Quotes By Natalie Goldberg: Wherein we discover that many of the "rules"

Wherein we discover that many of the "rules" for good writing and good sex are the same: Keep your hand moving, lose control, and don't think. — Natalie Goldberg

Writing Rules Quotes By W. Somerset Maugham: There are three rules for writing a novel.

There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are. — W. Somerset Maugham

Writing Rules Quotes By Raymond Chandler: The test of a writer is whether you

The test of a writer is whether you want to read him again years after he should by the rules be dated. — Raymond Chandler

Writing Rules Quotes By Ernest Gaines: The Six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read,

The Six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, and write, write, write. — Ernest Gaines

Writing Rules Quotes By Marcus Aurelius: In reading and writing, you cannot lay down

In reading and writing, you cannot lay down rules until you have learnt to obey them. Much more so in life. — Marcus Aurelius

Writing Rules Quotes By Winna Efendi: There are no definite rules (in writing). You

There are no definite rules (in writing). You learn as you go. — Winna Efendi

Writing Rules Quotes By Steven Taylor Goldsberry: Learn the rules before you break them.

Learn the rules before you break them. — Steven Taylor Goldsberry

Writing Rules Quotes By Lori R. Lopez: I'm the first to admit that I don't

I'm the first to admit that I don't write right. Now, relax and enjoy the show! The sideshow, that is. — Lori R. Lopez

Writing Rules Quotes By Orrin Hatch: Chief Justice [John] Roberts compared judges to umpires,

Chief Justice [John] Roberts compared judges to umpires, who apply rules they did not write and cannot change to the competition before them. — Orrin Hatch

Writing Rules Quotes By Peter Turchi: You can learn all sorts of rules and

You can learn all sorts of rules and techniques of writing and still not be able to assemble something beautiful or enchanting. — Peter Turchi

Writing Rules Quotes By Kate Zambreno: If one writes the rules then one can

If one writes the rules then one can contradict oneself. It's all about rhetoric, about official narratives. — Kate Zambreno

Writing Rules Quotes By Anthony Marra: We took a sledgehammer to the rules of

We took a sledgehammer to the rules of English and reassembled the pieces into a language only we understood. — Anthony Marra

Writing Rules Quotes By Darynda Jones: Rules for writing the first line? The last

Rules for writing the first line? The last line?
First line: Make them want more.
Last line: Make them want the next book. — Darynda Jones

Writing Rules Quotes By Mary Oliver: Invention hovers always a little above the rules.

Invention hovers always a little above the rules. — Mary Oliver

Writing Rules Quotes By Randy Castillo: There are no rules to writing a song.

There are no rules to writing a song. — Randy Castillo

Writing Rules Quotes By Tyler Joseph: I didn't know that there were many rules

I didn't know that there were many rules in music when I first started writing. — Tyler Joseph

Writing Rules Quotes By George Saintsbury: When people cannot write good literature it is

When people cannot write good literature it is perhaps natural that they should lay down rules how good literature should be written. — George Saintsbury

Writing Rules Quotes By Stephen E. Ambrose: There are many rules of good writing, but

There are many rules of good writing, but the best way to find them is to be a good reader. — Stephen E. Ambrose

Writing Rules Quotes By Elmore Leonard: I can't allow what we learned in English

I can't allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative. — Elmore Leonard

Writing Rules Quotes By Pixar's 22 Rules Of Storytelling: Coincidences to get characters into trouble are great;

Coincidences to get characters into trouble are great; coincidences to get them out of it are cheating. — Pixar's 22 Rules Of Storytelling

Writing Rules Quotes By Quentin Tarantino: I write movies about mavericks, about people who

I write movies about mavericks, about people who break rules, and I don't like movies about people who are pulverised for being mavericks. — Quentin Tarantino

Writing Rules Quotes By Jack Kerouac: Be in love with everything .

Be in love with everything . — Jack Kerouac

Writing Rules Quotes By Raymond Chandler: Two very simple rules: A. You don't have

Two very simple rules:
A. You don't have to write.
B. You can't do anything else
The rest comes of itself. — Raymond Chandler

Writing Rules Quotes By Mark Twain: Eschew surplusage.

Eschew surplusage. — Mark Twain

Writing Rules Quotes By C.E. McLean: Clarity trumps all rules.

Clarity trumps all rules. — C.E. McLean

Writing Rules Quotes By Jim Dunnigan: Writing rules is not one of the more

Writing rules is not one of the more 'glamorous' aspects of working on games. It is a task that is, in general, more drudgery than glory. — Jim Dunnigan

Writing Rules Quotes By Mason Cooley: There are different rules for reading, for thinking,

There are different rules for reading, for thinking, and for talking. Writing blends all three of them. — Mason Cooley

Writing Rules Quotes By Melinda Rucker Haynes: Forget all the rules. Forget about being published.

Forget all the rules. Forget about being published. Write for yourself and celebrate writing. — Melinda Rucker Haynes

Writing Rules Quotes By Henry David Thoreau: When I read some of the rules for

When I read some of the rules for speaking and writing the English language correctly, I think any fool can make a rule, and every fool will mind it. — Henry David Thoreau

Writing Rules Quotes By John Scalzi: The three rules of writing: 1. It's Work.

The three rules of writing: 1. It's Work. 2. It's Work. 3. Surprise! It's Work. — John Scalzi

Writing Rules Quotes By William Carlos Williams: I have never been one to write by

I have never been one to write by rule, not even by my own rules. — William Carlos Williams

Writing Rules Quotes By Claire Contreras: There are no rules in writing. If the

There are no rules in writing. If the words work for you, use them. — Claire Contreras

Writing Rules Quotes By Jason E. Hodges: Sometimes the rules of writing get in the

Sometimes the rules of writing get in the way of a good story told. — Jason E. Hodges

Writing Rules Quotes By Robert McKee: Anxious, inexperienced writers obey rules. Rebellious, unschooled writers

Anxious, inexperienced writers obey rules. Rebellious, unschooled writers break rules. Artists master the form. — Robert McKee

Writing Rules Quotes By Ethel Waters: Whenever I write for hotel reservations, I always

Whenever I write for hotel reservations, I always enclose a set of rules I have made for the hotels. — Ethel Waters

Writing Rules Quotes By Marcus Aurelius: Neither in writing nor in reading wilt thou

Neither in writing nor in reading wilt thou be able to lay down rules for others before thou shalt have first learned to obey rules thyself. — Marcus Aurelius

Writing Rules Quotes By C.E. McLean: When it comes to writing, clarity trumps all

When it comes to writing, clarity trumps all rules. — C.E. McLean

Writing Rules Quotes By Eric Burns: It's not enough to create magic. You have

It's not enough to create magic. You have to create a price for magic, too. You have to create rules. — Eric Burns

Writing Rules Quotes By Josh Malerman: In my imagination, the Editor meditated in a

In my imagination, the Editor meditated in a mountain-cave, espoused the rules of grammar, and frowned upon speculative fiction. — Josh Malerman

Writing Rules Quotes By Robert Silverberg: Three Rules for Literary Success: 1. Read a

Three Rules for Literary Success: 1. Read a lot.
2. Write a lot. 3. Read a lot more, write a lot more. — Robert Silverberg

Writing Rules Quotes By Pablo Picasso: Learn the rules like a pro, so you

Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist. — Pablo Picasso

Writing Rules Quotes By W. Eugene Smith: I didn't write the rules. Why would I

I didn't write the rules. Why would I follow them? — W. Eugene Smith

Writing Rules Quotes By David Shields: To write only according to the rules laid

To write only according to the rules laid down by masterpieces signifies that one is not a master but a pupil. — David Shields

Writing Rules Quotes By Val Kovalin: The only 'ironclad rules' in writing fiction are

The only 'ironclad rules' in writing fiction are the laws of physics and the principles of grammar, and even those can be bent. — Val Kovalin

Writing Rules Quotes By Sci Furz: The three rules to writing a novel;1) Write2)

The three rules to writing a novel;

1) Write
2) Write more
3) Keep writing — Sci Furz

Writing Rules Quotes By L. Davyd Pollack: I don't make the rules, I just make

I don't make the rules, I just make it up. — L. Davyd Pollack

Writing Rules Quotes By A.D. Posey: One must learn the rules so one can

One must learn the rules so one can break them properly. — A.D. Posey

Writing Rules Quotes By Mark Twain: T[he rules of writing] require that the episodes

T[he rules of writing] require that the episodes in a tale shall be necessary parts of the tale, and shall help to develop it. — Mark Twain

Writing Rules Quotes By Mark Twain: I know grammar by ear only, not by

I know grammar by ear only, not by note, not by the rules. — Mark Twain

Writing Rules Quotes By Tarang Sinha: There's no rule for better writing. Make your

There's no rule for better writing. Make your own rules, and see what works best for you. — Tarang Sinha

Writing Rules Quotes By Margaret Atwood: Just remember this, when the scream at last

Just remember this, when the scream at last has ended and you've turned on the lights: by the rules of the game, I must always lie. — Margaret Atwood

Writing Rules Quotes By Raymond Chandler: I have made three rules of writing for

I have made three rules of writing for myself that are absolutes: Never take advice. Never show or discuss work in progress. Never answer a critic. — Raymond Chandler

Writing Rules Quotes By Pete Wentz: I love writing, but I have that E.

I love writing, but I have that E. E. Cummings idea that as long as you stay inside the rules of your own world, it doesn't matter what it is. — Pete Wentz

Writing Rules Quotes By C.S. Woolley: I write in a fantasy world so I

I write in a fantasy world so I can make up my own rules and can change facts when I want to. It's all about having control. — C.S. Woolley

Writing Rules Quotes By Darin Strauss: Like all writing rules, the injunction to start

Like all writing rules, the injunction to start with the trouble can be broken, and it should be sometimes - if there's good reason. — Darin Strauss

Writing Rules Quotes By James Frey: The greatest rules of dramatic writing are conflict,

The greatest rules of dramatic writing are conflict, conflict, conflict. — James Frey

Writing Rules Quotes By Luke Green: Follow the rules until you make them.

Follow the rules until you make them. — Luke Green

Writing Rules Quotes By Terrence McNally: There are so many rules about play writing.

There are so many rules about play writing. I'd have a nervous breakdown if I followed them. — Terrence McNally