Never want to say anything so strongly that you give up the option of finding something better. If you have to say it, you will.

A creative writing class may be one of the last places you can go where your life still matters.

Don't write with a pen. Ink tends to give the impression the words shouldn't be changed.

Never write a poem about anything that ought to have a poem written about it.

Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.

In the world of imagination, all things belong.

Don't write love poems when you're in love. Write them when you're not in love.