Stover's Rules of Writing

First in an occasional series of eternal wisdom from yrs trly.

Having gotten a couple requests for writing tips, I have conceived the mad plan of revealing the innermost truths of my overpowering mojo.

Yes, I said OVERPOWERING MOJO. Should any worthy chance to find my mojo underpowered, said worthy is cordially invited to bite me.

Rule #1:

All rules are rules of thumb.

Let me say it again, louder:

ALL RULES ARE RULES OF THUMB, DAMMIT!

Especially "Show, Don't Tell" — which is frankly idiotic, unless ...