SteveBerry’s 11 Rulesof Writing
(in Houston Chronicle, 5/29/12)

1. There are no rules.

2. Don’t bore the reader.

3. Don’t confuse the reader.

4. Don’t get caught writing (or, Don’t allow your authorial voice to intrude where it doesn’t belong).

5. Don’t lie to the reader (although it’s OK tomisdirect).
6. Don’t annoy the reader (with excessive punctuation and the like).
7. Writing is rewriting.

8. Writing is rhythm.

9. Shorter is always better.

10. Story never takes a vacation.

11. Tell a good story.