tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post4054474809123895740..comments2024-01-28T12:23:30.132-06:00Comments on Write. Read. Live.: Do you break the rules? #IWSG #amwritingCherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-31203559841556709132017-01-25T09:11:05.791-06:002017-01-25T09:11:05.791-06:00Because they have a very healthy sense of "gu...Because they have a very healthy sense of "guideline" vs RULE. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-91329777018821916402017-01-09T17:45:29.118-06:002017-01-09T17:45:29.118-06:00I agree with Crystal, and with experience we learn...I agree with Crystal, and with experience we learn how to filter advice and use what works best for us as creators. Happy writing!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-16718413400608258892017-01-07T10:50:11.455-06:002017-01-07T10:50:11.455-06:00Very true! Most successful authors have broken the...Very true! Most successful authors have broken the rules at one time or another. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-81690298077739480882017-01-06T12:00:48.177-06:002017-01-06T12:00:48.177-06:00You know, most of what people are calling "ru...You know, most of what people are calling "rules" are actually just guidelines. Granted, the majority are very wise guidelines, but that's all they are. Success definitely isn't dictated by adhering to them.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-22622125683524479322017-01-05T20:00:32.070-06:002017-01-05T20:00:32.070-06:00I've been enjoying following the discussion to...I've been enjoying following the discussion too. <br />Happy 2017.Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-87745855748599742017-01-05T19:58:14.327-06:002017-01-05T19:58:14.327-06:00I've also read several excellent books where t...I've also read several excellent books where the author broke the rules. Maybe we should think of them more as guidelines. :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-12888849693831540612017-01-05T19:57:00.138-06:002017-01-05T19:57:00.138-06:00I just really enjoy it. :)I just really enjoy it. :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-47353683397559935842017-01-05T19:54:28.142-06:002017-01-05T19:54:28.142-06:00Well said about the rules.
I'm clinking virtu...Well said about the rules. <br />I'm clinking virtual glasses with you. Happy 2017!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-75918848064072861762017-01-05T19:53:04.138-06:002017-01-05T19:53:04.138-06:00Smart idea!Smart idea!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-21705846593127256182017-01-05T19:52:36.768-06:002017-01-05T19:52:36.768-06:00writing groups are wonderful. :)writing groups are wonderful. :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-29841563971613059922017-01-05T17:09:42.827-06:002017-01-05T17:09:42.827-06:00I agree with the others. Some of my favourite auth...I agree with the others. Some of my favourite authors break the rules often. Their editor must have thought it was okay because the rules weren't instilled. The one that bugs me the most is Show Don't Tell. Telling has never stopped me from enjoying a good book. Stupid characters and author intrusion bother, but not telling. Turns out I'm not the only one that feels this way. I'm actually happy we had this question this month. Reinforced my position to a degree. Thanks so much for visiting my blog, Cherie. Happy New Year. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-3899665623441997862017-01-05T03:04:55.312-06:002017-01-05T03:04:55.312-06:00I've read a number of excellent books where au...I've read a number of excellent books where authors break rules. Perhaps it's better to think of these "writing rules" as merely suggestions. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-65528095555933060892017-01-05T02:16:17.098-06:002017-01-05T02:16:17.098-06:00It sounds like you're in a great place with yo...It sounds like you're in a great place with your writing.Jenny Baranickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279021611332864848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-64390461535233707402017-01-04T23:48:41.922-06:002017-01-04T23:48:41.922-06:00Sometimes it does take courage to break those rule...Sometimes it does take courage to break those rules. But if it works for the story, then go for it.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-7624527106022227942017-01-04T17:29:31.103-06:002017-01-04T17:29:31.103-06:00As I've been reading the answers to this month...As I've been reading the answers to this month's question, it's become very clear that writers most definitely need to break the rules sometimes. But knowing them helps us know when it's necessary. It definitely takes a certain level of confidence in your writing to be able to break them.<br /><br />I'm clinking virtual glasses with you (hopefully real glasses soon!) for a happy, healthy 2017. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-81395888269604494842017-01-04T17:07:57.677-06:002017-01-04T17:07:57.677-06:00I'm such a rule follower in other aspects of m...I'm such a rule follower in other aspects of my life. In writing I keep all the have to's floating in my head, but only stick to the ones that make my story sing.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-26189265520525055432017-01-04T14:58:22.708-06:002017-01-04T14:58:22.708-06:00My first introduction to the rules was a writer...My first introduction to the rules was a writer's group I joined. They knew lots of stuff so I'm glad I found them.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-82538847244641826022017-01-04T14:33:29.507-06:002017-01-04T14:33:29.507-06:00So true about voice and which rules we break. And ...So true about voice and which rules we break. And there are times your characters need you to break the rules for their voice to shine. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-3187050707802467442017-01-04T14:26:51.234-06:002017-01-04T14:26:51.234-06:00Happy 2017!Happy 2017!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-87538626751424695732017-01-04T14:26:39.474-06:002017-01-04T14:26:39.474-06:00Thanks, Feather. Wishing you all the best as well!...Thanks, Feather. Wishing you all the best as well!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-82583413501419916682017-01-04T14:26:17.638-06:002017-01-04T14:26:17.638-06:00LOL. I think it's good to know the rules, but ...LOL. I think it's good to know the rules, but it's also fun to break them. Some of the best authors break the rules all the time. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-2162549023159667232017-01-04T14:25:03.381-06:002017-01-04T14:25:03.381-06:00It's fun to revisit old ideas. I have one for ...It's fun to revisit old ideas. I have one for an adult novel that I may go back to. Poor book has been at 15% done for years. (I know this from the word-count calculator on my sidebar.)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-26620790742275347352017-01-04T14:22:50.795-06:002017-01-04T14:22:50.795-06:00That's so true!That's so true! Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-2623975992685374312017-01-04T14:22:08.800-06:002017-01-04T14:22:08.800-06:00I did the same thing. I even revised to fit rules ...I did the same thing. I even revised to fit rules that weren't necessarily errors. I think the more we write, the more we learn when it's good to break the rules. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-84415340289072737702017-01-04T13:43:21.828-06:002017-01-04T13:43:21.828-06:00One of the things I've learned is that much of...One of the things I've learned is that much of a writer's voice is based on which rules they break and how often they break them. Back when I first started writing, I didn't know anything about the rules and boy did it show!Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.com