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A long time ago I found these "writers Rules to Live by" on a now forgotten site (if anyone does know where these came from please let me know so i can give credit where due). They are guidlines for writers, but I have found they also apply to Storytellers.

1. A Story is about live, live means change
2. Your story prmise is an argumet, prove ite
3. All cliches msut die
4. Political correctness is wrong
5. Good fiction is 40% writing, 60% rewriting
6. Strong structures make strong stories
7. Show don't tell
8. Never take the climax away from your protagonist
9. Every scene must advance the story
10. Research is the cure for clishes
11. Never trust your first idea, make idea lists
12. If you don't make the audiance feel: you've failed
13. Don't preach, convince
14. Never write "on the nose" subtext adds dimension
15. Save the best for last
16. Ture character is revieled under pressure; add pressure
17. The end of the story shoud never be telegraphed
18. Take your hero through all story values
19. Respect your audience
20. Know your world inside & out
21. Never second guess the audence's tastes: always write for yourself
22. Worry about your own career, not others

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