<em>There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.</em>                          <strong>~W. Somerset Maugham</strong>

In spite of Maugham's quote, writing rules are everywhere. A blog post on <a href="http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2011/09/14/3-rules-for-writers/">The Creative Pen</a> <em>,</em> suggests three rules:
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	<li><strong>Be a reader</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Listen To Your Inner Voice And Take Dictation </strong></li>
	<li><strong>Read Your Written Work Out Loud </strong></li>
</ol>
here are the ten top writing rules from famous writers, a video hosted by Lycra Communications:

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