I don't like the term "rules", so think of this as "advice".  Most of it works well for me. I.J.     1. Are you serious about this? Then get an accountant. 2. Read Becoming a Writer, by Dorothea Brande. Then do what it says, including the tasks you think are impossible. You will particularly hate the advice to write first thing in the morning, but if you can manage it, it might well be the best t…