The Pirate's Code: Writing Rules Are More Like Guidelines

How many writing rules are there? Too many to count. Do you have to follow them all, every time, in every situation? If you try to, you'll make yourself go crazy. The important thing about writing rules is knowing why the exist. When you know why something is a rule, you'll be able to determine when to stick to it and when to break it. Today we'll be talking about some popular writing rules that don't always need to be heeded.