Jot this Down

36. Make ‘em worry.

35. Make notes.

You will forget that brilliant idea.

34. Don’t be afraid to offend someone.

Fuck you.

33. Don’t use the exclamation point.

It’s like laughing at your own joke.

32. Unless you’re writing in first person, never interact with your narrator.

You think it’s cute and clever, but really it’s annoying and breaks the illusion your creating.

31. Write a story, not a theme.

The theme will take care of itself.

30. Depression does not lead to quality work.

Unless you fought in the Spanish Civil War.

29. Stop reading, start writing.

28. Be concise.

27. If you don’t need it, cut it.

Especially if it’s boring.