Those of you who recall the Jim Jones cult recognize the Kool-Aid reference. It was the method used to exterminate a group of messed up followers. A few drank what Wikipedia reports was grape flavored, cyanide-laced Flavor Aid willingly, knowing it was laced with poison. Others were forced at gun point to down their death mixture. If they refused, they were executed.
Many years later the expression “drinking the Kool-Aid” refers to buying into a philosophy that’s off the mark. Those who follow the leader(s) of said philosophy, even when its weaknesses and untruths are glaring, are referred to as having “drunk the Kool-Aid”.
Publishing has its Kool-Aid drinkers too. For the consummate article on writing, trendy rules, and the sometimes off the mark claims by the powers-that-be, read this by Award-winning author Athol Dickson:
http://noveljourney.blogspot.com/search/label/Athol%20Dickson
Brilliant.
Father, watch over us. Help us to follow your rules and to enjoy your measure of creativity invested in us. May we honor you with our words. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.