The rules of Write Club

For my own reference:

1. The first rule of Write Club is: never, ever use names.
2. The second rule of Write Club is: never, ever use names!
3. The third rule of Write Club is: if you’re going to write about someone you know, make sure it’s something they wouldn’t mind other people reading.

The obvious reason for these rules is, someone is going to get hurt. Or pissed off.

But the less obvious reason is, I want my writing to appeal to both friends and strangers alike. I want to write with no assumptions about who my audience is. Or rather, with the assumption that my audience is everyone. I don’t want my friends to worry that I might publicize their innermost secrets, nor do I want to force the casual reader to refer back to earlier writings just to figure out who I’m talking about.

And honestly, I just think it makes it all the more challenging for me and ultimately more interesting for you.