Rule #943

Work song lyrics into everyday conversation whenever possible (bonus points for creativity).

Rule #660

When the law won't let you abuse your children*, get creative.


*Rules to Live Your Life By does not advocate child abuse. Usually.

Rule #609

When you've created something wonderful, don't try and add anything to it.

Rule #558

Writing rules takes a lot longer when you have to tag them.

Rule #515

A chance to rest can do wonders for your creativity.

Rule #480

It's important to know whether you work better with a daily schedule or with marathon sessions of productivity.

Rule #464

Creativity is like an avalanche; once you get it started, it just keeps on going until it's ready to stop.

Rule #457

Writer's block makes for bad rules.

Rule #286

The world is full of new ideas, and some of them are pretty neat.

Rule #189

It's hard to force creativity.