8 Of Kurt Vonnegut’s Rules For Writing: Explained

Kurt's Vonnegut's rules for writing apply to anyone writing fiction, a short story or even non-fiction.

“My reason for writing is unfortunately in line with Hitler's and Stalin's: I think writers should serve their society.”

Kurt Vonnegut

When Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (1922-2007) was 22, he'd no idea what to do with his life or even if he was a good writer. After surviving the firebombing of Dresden, he served for the US army as a clerk in Fort Riley, Kansas.

Like many aspiring writers, he mul...