So you're aware at least. That's a start. If you get through the first three every time, you're well on your way to success as a writer. The last two are on the publisher side. As for the first three, they can make all the sense in the world, but unti the writer takes a deep breath and decides to follow them, they are ineffective.
I am a lousy rule follower!
I'm pretty okay (not great) at #1.
I've managed the other 4 a handful of times....
Time to "go AWOL"!
So you're aware at least. That's a start. If you get through the first three every time, you're well on your way to success as a writer. The last two are on the publisher side. As for the first three, they can make all the sense in the world, but unti the writer takes a deep breath and decides to follow them, they are ineffective.