Oh, you don't?
Well, you're gonna like these.
Or are you . . . ?
In 1964, science fiction author Robert Heinlein wrote an essay in a collection titled Of Worlds Beyond. At the very end of the essay, almost as an afterthought, he stated his five basic rules of writing. Keep in mind, he was talking about fiction, and speculative fiction to boot, but this can be used for all writing.
These simple rules are:
1) Write
2) Finish what you're writing
3) Do not rewrite except to editorial review
4) Put your story out on the market
5) Keep it on the market until it's sold
Sounds simple, right? Not so fast, Sparky. When you peel back the onion, you'd be amazed at how many people can't do even the most simple of these rules.
In the upcoming weeks, I will dive deeper into each of these rules, how they shaped my own life, and how you can use them to shape your future.
Also, you may think this is only for writers. Wrong! These rules can be put in place for any hobby that you want to take to the next level.
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