*draws a line in the sand*

Guys!
Guys seriously.
There is a line.
It exists. It’s right there, look, see it? I put up a sign and everything.
Don’t fucking cross it.

Look, I know, writing is art, and art is about breaking the rules. I live by that knowledge. But that doesn’t mean that those rules aren’t there for a reason!
The fact is that rules exist because, most of the time, when people break them their story comes out sounding like shit. It’s true. Some people know how to break the rules effectively, but this is not a skill everyone has. So here’s the breakdown: when you’re new to writing, FOLLOW THE RULES. Stay within the boundaries. It’s still possible to write a great, amazing story without breaking a single rule of narrative, grammar, what have you. Learn why those rules exist and what effect breaking them might have. Once you’ve honed your craft, then feel free to take a few tentative steps outside the box. Play around a little, ask for feedback, see how things go. Write more, using what you’ve just learned. After you’ve gotten good enough with THAT, then feel free to do whatever.
Please note that it will probably take you years to reach that final level. This is normal. Writing is very much about patience and perseverance, and if you’re just so impatient that you have to go around saying “fuck you” to the rules of the English language RIGHT NOW, then you’re probably not cut out for writing.

That line over there is there to help you. See that sign under it? Can you read it out loud for me? Yes, it says “beware the panther”. Stepping beyond that line without knowledge of how to handle that panther will only ensure that you get eaten alive.