A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

We don't need no stinkin' rules! Part 2

When to break them and why

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Aug 18, 2025
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Introduction

Last week, we introduced the topic of bending and breaking the rules of writing — if rules even exist — and looked at a few examples where authors created different ways to use or avoid standard spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Today, we’ll look at word choices and sentence structures, and some of the standard “rules” we’re all taught. So…

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