Well, I think you might be surprised to learn that few writers, and everyone is a writer, understand how to use the basic sentence to their advantage. Come up with an idea, and write it down. Basically, you are correct, but only in as much as if it says what you intended. But, again, I think you may be surprised how versatile the sentence can really be when used properly. Let's see how we can do it to our best advantage.
Word order is the real key to a craftily written sentence.
A simple statement, but it doesn't put the correct emphasis where it belongs to really say what the writer intended. Unless you come with me, I will not go. Same statement, but with greater emphasis. The writer should strive for the in their writing. Make the impression on your reader.