User blog comment:SOURCECODE01/Creepypasta Writing Rules/@comment-3999760-20150304081534

I agree with some points of this blog post. Usually new writers tend to believe that they could just dive into writing without prior experience or discipline. I do believe gore could help pastas if only done right and that it helps the horror theme of the pasta. Grammar is obvious and so is not bandwagoning your writings to what's popular.

I often feel that religion is under utilized because pastas here seem to center on Christianity, not the thousands of religions in human history. Mircopastas are incredibly tough, but something I would want to master later on. It is possible, but it takes substantial discipline and talent. Reading epics on the wiki really depends on the person, but I believe it is best to write pastas you can read in one sitting. Not writing pastas in chronological order is nothing bad, as long as it makes sense to the reader and plot.

"Walking the line" usually depends on what you're writing really, and the type of style you would want to write. For example, The Scarlet Letter has some pretty dense descriptions and detailing, but it is done so perfectly, it allows the reader to fully visualize the story.

Writers (especially new) should always take breaks and revise their work. It really does help raise the quality of your work. And of course, writing pastas should always be a fun and imaginative experience, not a chore or a job.