There are rules for writing and then there are rules for writers! Follow them and you will succeed as a writer and an author. Break these rules for writers at your own peril! Which writer rules are you breaking?
This episode looks at how the Rules for Life also apply to writers and authors. Yes, there is some author humor and writing humor. There’s also writing tips, author tricks, and writing inspiration. Write better. Write faster. Author with integrity and a generous heart.
- 1. Marry the right person.
- 2. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent.
- 3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
- 4. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
- 5. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
- 6. Be generous.
- 7. Persistence, persistence, persistence.
- 8. Have a grateful heart.
- 9. Discipline yourself to save money on even a modest salary. 1
- 0. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
- 11. Commit yourself to constant improvement.
- 12. Commit yourself to quality. Do the best work you can. Give 200%.
- 13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
- 14. Be loyal.
- 15. Be honest.
- 16. Be a self-starter. This is a biggie!
- 17. Be decisive even if it means you’ll sometimes be wrong.
- 18. Stop blaming others.
- 19. Be bold and courageous.
- 20. Take good care of those you love.
- 21. Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make Mom or Dad proud. Don’t piss off a potential reader!
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