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Writers Write

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Today, 22 October, is the birthday of award-winning Scottish writer A. L. Kennedy! Celebrate with her 10 rules for writing fiction. 📝 #authorbirthday #writingsky #writingrules #alkennedy

A.L. Kennedy’s 10 Rules For Writing Fiction

Discover Scottish writer A. L. Kennedy’s 10 rules for writing fiction and learn how her advice can help you improve your writing.

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October 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM

James Kahn

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The Jedi Medic Ep 41: Rules for Writers, Part I
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October 16, 2026 at 9:40 PM

Rob

@rebuildingrob.bsky.social

As an English teacher and grammar geek, you'd think I'd follow every rule. But I completely ignore semi-colons and rely entirely on voice-dictated first drafts. Read the new post on Rebuilding Rob!

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Semi-Colons, Stream of Consciousness, and Other Blogging Confessions

An English teacher and daily blogger explains why he completely ignores semicolons, relies on iPhone voice-dictation, and embraces imperfect first-drafts.

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August 29, 2026 at 12:32 PM

OneBrilliantArc

@kingbyblood.bsky.social

Here’s a controversial opinion from a professional editor:

Mixed metaphors are AWESOME!

Just use them purposefully, otherwise people will laugh at you not with you. 😉
#writing #editing #writingcommunity #protip #writingrules

March 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM

MM Schreier, author

@mmschreier.bsky.social

TFW a reader loves one of your darlings. They don’t all have to be killed.

#anwriting #writingrules

August 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM

MM Schreier, author

@mmschreier.bsky.social

This final essay in my craft series with @intrepidusink.bsky.social is out today. This time I'm talking about breaking the rules with deliberation & artistry.

Thanks for following along!

#amwriting #craftessays #writingrules #breaktherules

Breaking the Rules: Doing It With Intention and Style

They say there are rules for a reason. But who is this mysterious they, and do we really have to listen to them? Yes, and no. Helpful, right? When approaching writing conventions, there’s a complemen...

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August 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM

AuthorKWilliams

@captainmaiel.bsky.social

Silly Rules Or Just Another Preference Cloaked As A Rule?

#OpenBookBlogHop No. 518:
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Silly Rules – Open Book Blog Hop #518

This morning, I lamented the lack of reason in the world. When given further thought about the issue, I wonder if what I miss is the mask of reason. Did it every truly exist? With age and experience c...

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March 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM

ClockTower Game Studios

@clocktowergames.bsky.social

New DevLog post is up. Kinda a reflection on consuming material outside of what you're writing. #devlog #indiegame #indiestudio #writingrules
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Outside Perspective — ClockTower Game Studios

Reading other materials and playing other games for inspiration. I can’t help but gush about Turnip28.

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February 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Paula Cappa

@paulacappa.bsky.social

Margaret Atwood's TEN Rules for Writing: www.writerswrite.co.za/margaret-atw... #writingtips #writers #fictionwriters #authors #writingrules #writingcommunity #repost #MondayWriting #Mondayblogs #writingblogs #amwriting #womenwriters

Margaret Atwood’s 10 Rules For Writing Fiction

Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we’ve shared Canadian author, Margaret Atwood's 10 rules for writing fiction.

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November 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Ken Can't Write

@kencantwrite.bsky.social

Uh-oh. Someone should tell this guy he's not supposed to do this.

Totally gonna skip it.

#writingrules #prologue #amreading #books #literature #fiction #NoLongerHuman #DazaiOsamu

Prologue page from Osamu Dazai's "No Longer Human"

March 3, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

#AuthorLife #writerslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writingrules

How to mix drama, summarizing in your scene

Writers often are told that they need to show rather than tell. There are times, however, when the writer must tell, that is they must use exposition. A scene that is dramatic (which means it shows…

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December 23, 2024 at 1:46 PM

Punch The Keys

@themonarchwriters.bsky.social

Is the semicolon dying? And how the heck are you supposed to use it, anyway? #Writing #AmWriting #AuthorSky #BookSky #SemiColon #WritingHelp #Writers #CreativeWriting #Grammar #WritingRules

Could the Semicolon Die Out? Recent Analysis Finds a Decline in Its Usage in British Literature and Confusion Among U.K. Students

Not only are semicolons evidently becoming more rare, but young people are less aware of how to use them, according to a survey

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June 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM

StoryAngles

@storyangles.bsky.social

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One rule can transform your storytelling process by creating a boundary that gives your story an identity.

#writingrules #Fiction #writingtips #medium #story #storytelling

Build a Story Around a Single Rule

Constraints sharpen imagination, force decisions, and give your story a spine.

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March 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM

Seth Atwater Jr | Author

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I know a lot of people are going to disagree with this one, so I'm interested to hear your take

#authorsofbluesky #writersofbluesky #authors #writingrules #hottake

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I know many will disagree, so I'm interested to hear your take #authortube #writingrules #hottake

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May 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Jacob Floyd

@jacobfloyd.bsky.social

It’s okay for an author to break the rules as long as they’ve practiced the rules they are breaking.

#writing #rules #writingrules #breaktherules

August 7, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Catherine Balavage Yardley

@catherineby.bsky.social

I decided 2025 would be my year of audacity. Did that work out for me? 100%. Here are the writing rules I will be taking into 2026. What would you add? #writingcommunity ##journalist #author #writingrules

December 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Morgan Welch

@morganmwelch.bsky.social

I wrote a thing about writing a thing, but it's possible it turned out to be a rant about Killing Floor by Lee Child.

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When to Throw Away the Writing Rules | Tips for Brevity in Writing

Sometimes, writing short sentences and cutting unnecessary words is what you want to do. Sometimes, it isn't. Find out more here.

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January 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Fay Thompson, Author/Artist

@faythompsonauthor.bsky.social

This means being consistent within your novel is essential to building and maintaining reader trust.

If your writing is 'all over the place' then a reader will conclude you are incompetent and not bother to finish your 'stylish' novel.

#writingcommunity #booksky #consistency #writingrules

June 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Sari Rinne 🇫🇮

@saririnne.bsky.social

Am I the only one who watches all videoclips with no sound? If there's no text, I just scroll on. I don't listen to narrated instructions, rantings or whatever. If you can't write it, it's not for me. #WriteDontSpeak #WritingRules

April 26, 2026 at 1:23 PM

Vicious Kitten Ink

@viciouskitten.ink

I have wierd little rules for my writing.

One of them is if MS Word knows what I'm about to say-
If it gives me the tab-to-fill option-
I'm writing something else.

I'll change a whole damn paragraph to make Word cry.

What are your rules?

#amwriting #writingrules #booksky

April 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM