Hey Jake... do we need rules?

Hey Jake,

I am really looking forward to beginning this storytelling exercise/experiment with you. Such a good idea of yours!

I'm thinking that before we begin we need to lay down some rules. Here are some that I suggest (add some if you like and then we'll make a official set of rules):

Rule #1
We must take turns of adding to the story, and may not pass when we are tagged.

Rule #2
We must notify the other person when they are tagged, either by message, myspace, email or sms. They then have 5 days* to add their contribution and tag us back

(*note- this 5 day period doesn't count if one of us are away on holiday or for other reasons)

Rule #3
We must totally work with anything new that the other person brings into the story. This means no blocking direction, character additions etc. If we want to change the plot direction it must flow creatively and if we want to get rid of a character it must be done organically and line up with the plot.

Rule #4
We will decide who starts next time we see each other by flipping a coin. This person will be given a list of 5-6 random words chosen by the other person that they must include in the first two or three paragraphs. From there our story-tag is underway.


What do you think? Are they good rules? Is there any others you can think of?