10 Writing Rules: Right or Wrong?

I took 10 pieces of writing advice you've probably heard a hundred times and gave each one my verdict. Some of it holds up. Some of it really doesn't. ⏰Timestamps: [00:24] "Show, don't tell" [02:26] "Kill your darlings" [04:24] "Write what you know" [06:57] "Never use adverbs" [08:47] "Every character should want something, even a glass of water" [11:02] Fantasy magic systems need clear rules [13:55] "Start as close to the action as possible" [16:15] Romance needs a happy ending [18:42] Mystery readers should be able to solve it first [20:08] "Don't start a novel with the weather" [23:09] Thanks ✌🏾 Which one do you think I got wrong? Let me know in the comments — and tell me which writing "rule" you think deserves to die. ✍️ INKWELL INDEX — WRITING RESOURCE Want more writing tools and advice like this every month? Check out the Inkwell Index: https://stan.store/Allthingsm4tt 👥Find me elsewhere: Instagram:   / allthingsm4tt   TikTok:   / allthingsm4tt   📧: matthewpattersonmuir@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@allthingsm4tt #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #WritingAdvice #FictionWriting #AuthorTips #CreativeWriting #WritersOfYouTube #BookTube #WritingRules