Pixar's rules of writing

[I_Write_Ivre]

You can see 'em here.

I find them interesting and very accurate. What do others think?

[Sir Icehawk]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing that.

[Klaark]

#11: Putting it on paper lets you start fixing it. If it stays in your head, a perfect idea, you’ll never share it with anyone.


Half the people here need this etched into their skin.

[lullar]

Thanks for sharing. The rules were very helpful!

[Nikomikiri]

Those are wonderful!

[Kairi Nightingale]

Ah, I've looked at them before. I think a lot of new writers can benefit from seeing them. 3nodding

[Sianserais]

I hadn't seen this particular list before, but it dovetails nicely with others I have. A good reminder, in any case.

[Turnilk]

I think I like number four most. It describes almost all the stories I've read or heard of. Kind of sad though when so many can be reduced to a few fill in the blank sentences confused

[terradi]

I have this bookmarked somewhere on my computer from the first time I stumbled across it. I really, really like these rules.

#19 is my favorite.

It should always be much easier to get into trouble than it should be to get out. I don't like luck getting characters out of trouble, or things just happening to line up. It's not that it doesn't (sometimes) happen that way sometimes in real life, but that it doesn't make for a good story.

[Deliciously Lovely]

Thank you for sharing this! emotion_kirakira