Rules for Writing

On my walk down to the bank today two rules for writing popped into my head. Once they had, I thought about coming up with a framework that makes me write more than I do at the moment. My own personal set of rules, that whilst not useful to everyone, might make me more productive. As it happens, the last few days have been very productive, so perhaps I have been subconsciously adhering to these rules before I realised I'd thought of them.

1. Don't second guess yourself, go with your instincts.

2. Get it on the page; edit on paper not in your head.

I'm going to be editing and changing this but I think those two rules (or guidelines, if you prefer) are between them a lot of percent responsible for my lack of finished product.