Ten Rules for Writing Fiction

February 22, 2010

Hurrah!

The Guardian has published Ten Rules for Writing Fiction.

Successful writers across all genres have given their ten ‘rules’ (aka tips) for writing. Some are a bit scary (if you’re breaking said rule, that is!) but most are inspirational.

I think it’s a must-read piece on the craft and process of fiction. It’s also rather long so you may want to read it on the bus, in bed or in the loo, wherever you can get some peace and quiet.

I particularly love the suggestions from Richard Ford, Neil Gaiman – and my favourite crime writer, Ian ‘a real hunk in the flesh’ Rankin:

9. Get lucky
10. Stay lucky

And um.. cut, rewrite, cut and rewrite again…

Comments

1. On February 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 am
   Debs Says:
   

   I love these rules/tips and found them so interesting. It’s always good to have an idea of what writers consider are good tips to follow.